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url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/BIC_AntonyJinmanWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Double gold celebration for Students&amp;#039; Union</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40114</link><description>Plymouth University's Students' Union (UPSU) has won gold in the Green Impact Students' Union scheme for the second year running celebrating its sustainable and environmentally friendly ethos. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40114</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FPR%2FGreen+Impact+Scheme+gold+award+%2D+resize+for+web%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/PR/Green%20Impact%20Scheme%20gold%20award%20-%20resize%20for%20web.jpg" height="133" width="184"/></item><item><title>Researchers crack MI9 codes to discover PoWs' wartime 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development.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40099</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth joins international Cancer Prevention Network</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40096</link><description>Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry has joined the international Cancer Prevention Network(CPN) Consortium, in recognition of the importance of the University's cancer-related research programmes.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40096</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Bowie&amp;#039;s lyrics and sales inspire new musical composition</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40094</link><description>David Bowie's extraordinary career is being transformed into new compositions as part of an event celebrating his impact on the global music scene.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40094</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth University opens nominations process for the 5th annual Vice-Chancellor's Enterprise Awards</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40077</link><description>The search to find the most enterprising people and businesses in the South West has begun with the launch of Plymouth University's Vice-Chancellor's Enterprise Awards for 2013.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40077</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FVC+Awards+Marquee2%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/VC%20Awards%20Marquee2.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University set to open state of the art community eyecare 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pollution.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40074</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>New project encourages community to go wild about their woodland</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40075</link><description>Communities in Plymouth will be able to play a major part in protecting their local woodlands thanks to a new project which aims to inspire and reconnect people with wildlife.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40075</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FPR%2FWoodland+Project+resize+for+web%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/PR/Woodland%20Project%20resize%20for%20web.jpg" height="122" width="200"/></item><item><title>Launch of Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40073</link><description>At the end of last year Plymouth University became the first university in the world to be awarded the Social Enterprise Mark because it meets strict criteria for social enterprise (guaranteed as trading for people and planet, using profits&amp;nbsp;to improve society and protect the environment).&amp;nbsp; The university has achieved another world first as the first education provider to incorporate a clinical entity into a social enterprise.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40073</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FWEB%2FPDSE+web%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/WEB/PDSE%20web.jpg" height="147" width="220"/></item><item><title>History and culture play key role in public spitting 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Sir Mark Moody-Stuart</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40066</link><description>Sir Mark Moody-Stuart gives the latest lecture in the Beyond Capitalism? series facilitated by Plymouth Business School.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40066</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FPR%2FMMS+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/PR/MMS%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth student wins European computer security prize</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40069</link><description>A Plymouth University student has beaten competition from across Europe to win a major prize at a continental computer conference.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40069</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FDusanRepel+WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/DusanRepel%20WEB.jpg" height="134" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth graduate helps front national business start up campaign</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40072</link><description>A Plymouth University graduate who designed a prototype 'safe syringe' for use in developing countries has been featured as part of a national campaign to support entrepreneurship in the UK.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40072</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FOliver+Blanchard+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Oliver%20Blanchard%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Parkinson&amp;#039;s disease patients and 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url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FDerek+Lockwood+WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Derek%20Lockwood%20WEB.jpg" height="131" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth commits to becoming UK's first dementia friendly university</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40044</link><description>Plymouth is set to become the country's first dementia friendly university, furthering its commitment to improving the lives of those affected by the condition.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40044</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Unique chance for Social Enterprises to get money know-how</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40054</link><description>Social Enterprises are being encouraged to seize a rare opportunity to get sound financial specialist advice at a one-off free event in Plymouth on 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</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40035</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Physio student in scrum down with rugby club</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39914</link><description>A Plymouth University student has been fielding injuries on the rugby pitch to boost her future career prospects.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39914</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FRugby+physio+student+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Rugby%20physio%20student%20resized.jpg" height="135" width="200"/></item><item><title>Tiny technology could spark revolution in house buying</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40039</link><description>The endless ranks of estate agents' signs peppering towns and cities across the country could be a thing of the past thanks to scientists at Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40039</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth University set to host global coastal research conference</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40037</link><description>The largest worldwide gathering of coastal science researchers will convene at Plymouth University next month for an international conference on how climate change is affecting our coastal zones.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40037</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FMarineBuilding+WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/MarineBuilding%20WEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Improving dental care for homeless in 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suggested.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40038</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Acid reflux? It&amp;#039;s in the genes</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40040</link><description>For many years it has been thought that acid reflux and a related condition called Barrett's Oesophagus were acquired conditions, via diet, smoking and other lifestyle activities. However, recent family and twin studies have shown that those with Barrett's Oesophagus may have their genes to thank for their predisposition to this condition. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40040</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Anaesthetists&amp;#039; research network creates buzz</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40041</link><description>A research network established by a network of training anaesthetists in the South West, and which in just nine months has become one of the most successful of its kind in the UK, is set to create a buzz at the national Group of Anaesthetists in Training (GAT) annual scientific meeting in Oxford.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40041</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Expert group issues health warning for procurement on NHS Sustainability Day</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40033</link><description>The National Health Service will need to bring together multidisciplinary teams of clinicians and procurement specialists if it is to adjust to potential global resource shortages and guarantee patient care in the future, says a report released ahead of NHS Sustainability Day tomorrow (Thursday 28th March).</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40033</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Arts and sciences combine for exploration of human cognition</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40026</link><description>Researchers from the arts and sciences are joining forces in a bid to explore one of the greatest scientific challenges of our time - the workings of the human brain.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40026</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FPlymouth+University+Cognition+Institute%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Plymouth%20University%20Cognition%20Institute.jpg" height="130" width="200"/></item><item><title>Delighted dozen set for new opportunities thanks to Roland Levinsky Foundation Awards</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40031</link><description>A trip to Mexico to study volcanos, a visit to Kenya to volunteer in a rehabilitation and education centre, and a placement with a whale research centre in Scotland are all among the opportunities afforded to students at Plymouth University this year thanks to a special educational award.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40031</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FRoland+Levinsky+Memorial+Award+winners+for+2013%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Roland%20Levinsky%20Memorial%20Award%20winners%20for%202013.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Staff and students recognised at annual UPSU SSTAR Awards</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40032</link><description>A select handful of academics and course representatives have been recognised for making an exceptional difference to students at Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40032</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Winners revealed at Plymouth University's Community Research Awards</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40028</link><description>Seven research projects ranging from an oral history of World War Two and post-war rebuilding in Plymouth to a study of how some teachers lack confidence when assessing Key Stage 1 physical education in the city's schools have been chosen for an annual awards programme.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40028</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FCommunity+Research+Awards+2013a%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Community%20Research%20Awards%202013a.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth presented with Bank of China University Award</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40016</link><description>Plymouth University has been presented with a national award backed by one of China's foremost financial institutions.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40016</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fchinesenew%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/chinesenew.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Dental schools brings NHS care to 10,000-plus</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40017</link><description>More than 10,000 people in Devon and Cornwall now have access to NHS dental care, thanks to Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40017</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FWEB%2F10000%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/WEB/10000.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>New app for dementia assessment</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40005</link><description>A new app to help clinicians assess patients with possible dementia will be unveiled at the Healthcare Innovation Expo 2013 in London tomorrow (Wednesday 13 March 2013).</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40005</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Scientist at UK&amp;#039;s top dementia conference</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40002</link><description>A dementia scientist from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry will take to the stage today (11 March) to present his latest findings at the UK's largest dementia research conference organised by Alzheimer's Research UK. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40002</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FWEB%2FOleg%5FAnichtchik1%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/WEB/Oleg_Anichtchik1.jpg" height="165" width="220"/></item><item><title>European survey aims to gauge perceptions of marine litter</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40003</link><description>Scientists are launching a Europe-wide survey which aims to provide the first detailed insight into people's perceptions of marine litter.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40003</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Dental students help those with dry mouth syndrome</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40004</link><description>Dental students from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry have worked with local people with Sj&amp;ouml;gren's Syndrome (an autoimmune rheumatic disease) to create an oral health advice leaflet which is to be made available via the British Sj&amp;ouml;gren's Syndrome Association.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=40004</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FWEB%2FWrigleys+web%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/WEB/Wrigleys%20web.jpg" height="92" width="200"/></item><item><title>Discards ban could impact seabirds population</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39926</link><description>Species of seabirds could successfully return to their natural foraging habits following changes to European fisheries policies, scientists have suggested.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39926</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Disabled employees more likely to be attacked and bullied at work, research finds</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39924</link><description>Employees with disabilities are twice as likely to be attacked at work and experience much higher rates of insults, ridicule and intimidation, a new study has found.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39924</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Report highlights Plymouth University&amp;#039;s appeal to international students</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39925</link><description>Plymouth University is among the top choices for international students whose main motivation is to get a good job, new research reveals.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39925</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Health and Wellbeing Innovation Centre fit for the future as first clients move in</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39934</link><description>An award-winning skincare product company, and a pair of enterprises working with ex-service personnel suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, are among the first clients to move into 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course books to the smartphones, tablets and laptops of students at Plymouth University has won a prestigious national award. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39921</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FCengageWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/CengageWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>21st Century Women: How to get ahead in business</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39916</link><description>Plymouth Business School's 'Wonder Room' is hosting the '21st Century Women: How to get ahead in business' conference on 8 March 2013. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39916</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Appointments reinforce Parkinson's Disease research</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39913</link><description>Two new appointments at Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry will enhance research programmes related to Parkinson's disease at the University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39913</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FWEB%2FKim%5FTieu3%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/WEB/Kim_Tieu3.jpg" height="165" width="220"/></item><item><title>Global issues and innovation to be explored at Plymouth University&amp;#039;s Festival of Research</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39910</link><description>Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell and a member of Channel 4's Three Hungry Boys will be among the special guests appearing at Plymouth University's 2013 Festival of Research.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39910</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Making a splash this spring</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39909</link><description>From wakeboarding to windsurfing, a wealth of watersports activities will be on offer to the public in March.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39909</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FWatersports+Festival+pictures+from+2012+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Watersports%20Festival%20pictures%20from%202012%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Smart way for seafarers to track effects of climate change</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39894</link><description>Seafarers are being encouraged to take part in a unique global study, using a mobile phone app to record the effects of climate change.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39894</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FRichardKirbyWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/RichardKirbyWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University gains Silver Accreditation for sustainability performance in the LiFE Index</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39889</link><description>Plymouth University&amp;nbsp;is one of&amp;nbsp;the first two in the country institutions to have gained Silver Accreditation in the Learning in Future Environments (LiFE) sustainability assessment tool. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39889</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FSowing+Seeds2+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Sowing%20Seeds2%20resized.jpg" height="134" width="200"/></item><item><title>Scheme Set to INSPIRE Doctors and Dentists of the Future</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39890</link><description>Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry (PU PSMD) has teamed up with medical schools across the South West to offer a scheme which aims to foster a research culture among doctors and dentists entering the NHS. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39890</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Jurassic records warn of risk to marine life from global warming</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39880</link><description>The risk posed by global warming and rising ocean temperatures to the future health of the world's marine ecosystem has been highlighted by scientists studying fossil records.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39880</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FEarly+Jurassic+Ammonite%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Early%20Jurassic%20Ammonite.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth takes lead on national debate for healthcare training</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39879</link><description>Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry (PU PSMD) has taken a national lead on the debate around how the healthcare professionals of the future are trained, in a report published this week by Health Service Journal (HSJ).</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39879</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FPUPSMD%2Fnewpupsmdlogo200%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/PUPSMD/newpupsmdlogo200.jpg" height="102" width="200"/></item><item><title>Scientists call for greater legislation on plastic waste</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39865</link><description>Items of plastics waste should be classed as hazardous because of the detrimental effect they can have on people and wildlife, scientists have warned.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39865</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>New Assistant Dean for Research to build on strong research base </title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39864</link><description>Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry has appointed Sir James Black Professor Janusz Jankowski as Assistant Dean for Research. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39864</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FJanusz+Jankowski+websize%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Janusz%20Jankowski%20websize.jpg" height="137" width="199"/></item><item><title>Students encouraged to think green for design competition</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39851</link><description>The search is on for the sustainable designers of the future through a competition being run by Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39851</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth University academic writes about China&amp;#039;s emergence as a global superpower</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39848</link><description>As billions of people across the globe prepare to celebrate Chinese New Year, Plymouth University&amp;#039;s Associate Professor in International Relations Dr Jamie Gaskarth asks what the nation's emergence as a global superpower can mean for the rest of the world's population</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39848</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Students make final preparations ahead of international sailing competition</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39849</link><description>A team of students from Plymouth University are this weekend taking on some of the world's leading sailors in a major competition.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39849</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FDSC%5F0037+WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/DSC_0037%20WEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Dental students donate to learning disability charity</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39850</link><description>Second-year dental students from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry who have won the annual Rayna DiModica Contribution to Society Award are to make a donation to the local charity with which they have worked.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39850</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth University brings popular One Stop Ideas Shop to Cornwall</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39846</link><description>A popular regional advice clinic that provides specialist information and guidance to potential entrepreneurs and inventors is being launched in Cornwall.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39846</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Scientists reveal identity of mystery marine pollutant</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39847</link><description>Scientists at Plymouth University appear to have identified the 'mystery' waxy oil-like substance which has been polluting seabirds along the south coast of the UK.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39847</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FSteveRowlandOilResearch%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/SteveRowlandOilResearch.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth student wins BCUR Posters in Parliament event</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39835</link><description>A Plymouth University student has won a national research competition after presenting her work to MPs in the Houses of Parliament. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39835</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FRebekahSimpson%5Fresized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/RebekahSimpson_resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Illustrating the Fate of Pharmaceuticals</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39839</link><description>New data visualisation work from the European Centre for the Environment and Human Health, Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry and the University of Exeter is helping academics to understand the fate of pharmaceuticals in the environment.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39839</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Partnership brings new Health Services to Devonport</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39830</link><description>Devonport residents are set to get access to new health services, thanks to a new partnership agreement between Plymouth University and Plymouth Community Healthcare.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39830</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Food Cultures: Growing, Cooking, Eating project reveals new appetite for behavioural change</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39833</link><description>At a time when 25% of the adult population is considered to be obese and the annual cost of the national obesity epidemic is estimated at &amp;#163;5 billon, a Plymouth-based research project that introduced young men and older people to sustainable and healthy food activities points to innovative partnership solutions. The research showed how participants underwent a range of social and behavioural improvements around food and diet.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39833</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Safety at your fingertips with Plymouth University</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39819</link><description>Plymouth University is offering a day of fun activities to encourage people of all ages to surf safely in cyberspace as part of Safer Internet Day.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39819</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth Student wins BCUR posters in Parliament competition</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39818</link><description>TEXT TO BE ADDED</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39818</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Blood Transfusion Award for University academic</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39827</link><description>The head of Plymouth University&amp;#039;s School of Biomedical and Biological Sciences has been awarded the prestigious Kenneth Goldsmith Award 2013 by the British Blood Transfusion Society.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39827</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University graduates launch first game for iPhone and iPad</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39821</link><description>A spin-out company launched by a group of Plymouth University graduates is to release its first game for the iPhone and iPad.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39821</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Student tackles Nelson on Mastermind appearance</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39824</link><description>A Plymouth University student has pitted her wits against the nation's brightest brains by appearing on the BBC quiz show Mastermind.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39824</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2F1302205%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/1302205.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University gears up for Chinese New Year celebrations</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39817</link><description>A flavour of Chinese culture and commerce will be on show in Plymouth next month as part of celebrations to herald in the Chinese New Year.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39817</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FCNY+POSTER%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/CNY%20POSTER.jpg" height="425" width="300"/></item><item><title>National praise for Devon Children&amp;#039;s University</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39774</link><description>The Devon branch of an international programme that is working to inspire children and youngsters through learning experiences outside of the classroom has been described as "visionary" by the national Chief Executive. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39774</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Students help to highlight importance of National Cervical Cancer Prevention Week</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39776</link><description>An event to offer free advice to women about a potentially life-threatening disease has been organised by students at Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39776</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Study Aims to Help Diabetes Sufferers Get the Most Out of Clinical Consultations</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39777</link><description>Diabetes is a serious health problem and one which is on the increase across the globe. As a condition it is imposing growing pressure on health services around the world as more and more people seek advice, support and treatment.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39777</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Union leader to address audiences in Plymouth and Cornwall</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39772</link><description>The General Secretary of the UK&amp;#039;s largest civil service union will be urging people to hold politicians to account over the economy when he gives a talk at Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39772</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth ranked in global top five for green credentials</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39769</link><description>A new global league table has ranked Plymouth in the top&amp;nbsp;five universities in the world when it comes to sustainability and green issues.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39769</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Schools encouraged to go wild for nature competition</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39765</link><description>Schools can win the chance to see some of the world's most cutting edge marine technology thanks to a competition being staged at Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39765</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2F1126703%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/1126703.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University law graduate takes office in US State Congress</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39767</link><description>A university graduate who had to juggle studying for his final year law exams in the UK with running an election campaign in the US has taken his seat in state government this week.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39767</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FNick+Schwaderer2%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Nick%20Schwaderer2.jpg" height="132" width="200"/></item><item><title>&amp;pound;3.9 million business growth fund open to interest</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39763</link><description>Small and medium sized firms can express an interest in receiving their share of &amp;#163;3.9 million in funding, thanks to a Government backed scheme jointly administered by Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39763</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Ship simulator used to replicate circumstances of Costa Concordia disaster</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39756</link><description>The events which led to the Costa Concordia disaster almost a year ago will be explored in a major new documentary partly filmed at Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39756</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2F1245842+WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/1245842%20WEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University announces waterfront investment</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39758</link><description>Plymouth University has announced exciting plans to significantly enhance its standing as a globally renowned leader in marine education and research and transform a prominent but neglected area of the city's waterfront.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39758</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Top students to receive prize from international company</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39749</link><description>Postgraduate students from Plymouth University&amp;#039;s School of Management are set to be offered a cash incentive to come top of their class, thanks to an international finance company.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39749</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Project aims to inspire next generation of architects and designers</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39754</link><description>Students with an interest in design will have a chance to flex their creative muscles in a project being staged by Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39754</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Presenters go back to nature with support for literary project</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39751</link><description>Two of the nation's most celebrated naturalists will have their voices heard by literary fans across the globe this Christmas thanks to a project led by Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39751</guid><pubDate>Sat, 29 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth University receives first Social Enterprise Mark in Higher Education</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39752</link><description>Plymouth has become the first university in the world to be awarded the Social Enterprise Mark in recognition of its long-standing history of support for the sector.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39752</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FU%5FWCLASS%2FSE%5FBusiness%5FIdentifier%5FRGB200%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/U_WCLASS/SE_Business_Identifier_RGB200.jpg" height="110" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University leads discussions on preparing future students for a fit-for-purpose NHS </title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39746</link><description>Focusing on leadership and encouraging multi-disciplinary care are key to ensuring medical students are fully prepared to enter the NHS workforce, experts have said.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39746</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Biology students go wild with Plymouth University</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39744</link><description>Students at Plymouth University have been putting theory into practice after meeting some of the subjects of their studies at Dartmoor Zoo.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39744</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fzoo1%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/zoo1.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University employee has a good reason to be jolly this season</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39739</link><description>Festive celebrations have come early for a Plymouth University employee after his design was chosen to front the institution's Christmas e-card.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39739</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FChristmas+ecard+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Christmas%20ecard%20resized.jpg" height="116" width="200"/></item><item><title>Community celebrates Lottery award for restoration of city landmark</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39741</link><description>A historic landmark built initially to aid the supply of drinking water to the people of Plymouth is to become a focal point for the local community following a successful bid for Lottery funding.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39741</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FDrakes+Place+snow+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Drakes%20Place%20snow%20resized.jpg" height="135" width="200"/></item><item><title>National award for partnership between Falmouth Harbour Commissioners and Plymouth University</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39743</link><description>A project that has helped the Cornish port of Falmouth to become a more sustainable organisation has been recognised with a national award.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39743</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FFalmouth+Harbour+Commissioners%2EJPG"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Falmouth%20Harbour%20Commissioners.JPG" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University graduate competes for Christmas number one</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39736</link><description>An enterprising graduate who runs his own sustainable clothing company has turned his talents to music in a bid to beat the X-Factor singers to the Christmas number one this Christmas.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39736</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FBadger+2%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Badger%202.jpg" height="135" width="200"/></item><item><title>Young diabetes sufferers sought for app and website competition testing</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39737</link><description>Young people dealing with diabetes are being invited to test six apps and websites designed to help them better manage their condition and improve the standard of care they receive.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39737</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FDiabetes+App+Challenge+2%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Diabetes%20App%20Challenge%202.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University enters partnership with University of Massachusetts Boston</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39722</link><description>Business and finance students will have access to a host of new opportunities thanks to a partnership between Plymouth University and the University of Massachusetts Boston (UMASS).</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39722</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FPU%2DUMASS+WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/PU-UMASS%20WEB.jpg" height="132" width="200"/></item><item><title>New research lifts the lid on &amp;#039;sexting&amp;#039; attitudes and practices amongst teenagers</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39724</link><description>A new study conducted by Plymouth University and UK Safer Internet Centre supported by the NSPCC, reveals new concerns and trends in 'sexting' amongst teenagers. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39724</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth University named the greenest educational institution in the country</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39715</link><description>Plymouth University's commitment to environmental sustainability and leading the development of a green economy has been recognised with a prestigious national award.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39715</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FAllotment+group+4+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Allotment%20group%204%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Students navigate their way into international sailing challenge</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39718</link><description>A team of students from Plymouth University will be pitting their wits against some of the world's most experienced sailors at a major competition in the Middle East this winter.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39718</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FDSC%5F0037+WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/DSC_0037%20WEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>School triumphs again in RICS development contest</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39721</link><description>Four students from Torquay Girls Grammar School have won a major sustainability competition with their innovative plans to transform a derelict development site.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39721</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2F1264083+WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/1264083%20WEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>TV host helps youngsters learn about devastating impact of dementia</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39709</link><description>TV presenter Angela Rippon will be returning to her home city to help Plymouth children learn more about dementia.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39709</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fiansherriff%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/iansherriff.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University unveils its roadmap to 2020 at annual Vice-Chancellor's Public Address</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39706</link><description>Plymouth University has drawn to a close its landmark 150th anniversary year, in which it was awarded a Queen's Anniversary Prize and shortlisted for University of the Year, by unveiling its new strategy to take it forward to 2020.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39706</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FWEB%2Ftitleslide%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/WEB/titleslide.jpg" height="149" width="200"/></item><item><title>Be a part of the South West&amp;#039;s Annual Business IT Survey</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39708</link><description>The South West Business IT Survey was commissioned as a joint initiative by Stem Group, a leading IT company in the South West, and Plymouth University. The survey is aimed at assessing the health and trends of the business IT landscape in the South West of the UK year on year. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39708</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Winning team put competition in the shade in Plymouth University business challenge</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39701</link><description>A team of students with a keen eye for design scooped the top prize of &amp;#163;300 cash in Plymouth University's FLUX enterprise competition, after impressing industry experts with their range of sunglasses.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39701</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FFlux+November+2012+winning+team+resized+for+internal%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail 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week.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39705</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Pledge to support UK City of Culture bid</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39700</link><description>The University and&amp;nbsp;Council&amp;nbsp;are set to pledge its support for a project that could propel Plymouth onto the national and international stage as the next UK City of Culture. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39700</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Christmas shopping with Plymouth University</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39642</link><description>Christmas shoppers in the South West will be encouraged to test their fitness, meet a famous robot football team and find out about some of the opportunities available at Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39642</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FRobot+resized+final%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Robot%20resized%20final.jpg" height="132" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth graduate Henry Evans set to follow in Captain Scott's Antarctic footprints</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39610</link><description>A Plymouth University graduate is preparing for the adventure of a lifetime when he makes an Antarctic expedition to emulate and celebrate the life of Captain Robert Falcon Scott.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39610</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FHenry+Evans+training%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Henry%20Evans%20training.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>New software from Plymouth University to help &amp;#039;keep the lights on&amp;#039; in the UK</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39657</link><description>A new software package from Plymouth University that can help to explain what goes on inside porous materials by generating three-dimensional models is set to analyse the potential lifespan of EDF Energy's Advanced Gas Cooled Reactors. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39657</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FPoreXpert3WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/PoreXpert3WEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Storm chasing in Cornwall</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39643</link><description>A team of storm-chasing marine scientists have been braving the high winds and huge waves as part of an on-going study into coastal erosion in Cornwall. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39643</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FStorm+research+at+Porthleven%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Storm%20research%20at%20Porthleven.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Marine Renewable Energy: Professor Martin Attrill opinion piece</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39645</link><description>Dr Martin Attrill, Director of Plymouth University&amp;#039;s Marine Institute, has, in conjunction with Friends of the Earth, released an opinion piece looking at&amp;nbsp;some of the issues surrounding marine renewable energy. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39645</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FCableWeb2%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/CableWeb2.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>National Award for Medical School Director </title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39641</link><description>The GP practice at which Dr. Hilary Neve, Director of Small Group Learning at Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, is a GP partner, has won the Acute and Primary Care Innovation prize at this year's Health Service Journal awards.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39641</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Funding for Studies into Tumours of the Nervous System</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39637</link><description>A research team from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry has received grants amounting to over &amp;#163;400,000 from the Medical Research Council and Cancer Research UK to investigate why the mechanisms that suppress the growth and multiplication of tumours in the brain and nervous system do not work in some people, and to show how a new drug could be used as an alternative treatment to surgery.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39637</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth University helps develop young people&amp;#039;s entrepreneurial skills</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39612</link><description>Sixth formers from All Saints Academy Plymouth scooped the winning trophy at Plymouth University's annual student enterprise competition after impressing a panel of judges with their idea to reinstate the city's historic pier.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39612</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FFluxSchools1+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/FluxSchools1%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Artistic apprenticeships initiative launches at National Marine Aquarium</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39611</link><description>A new marine-inspired public art initiative, backed by Plymouth University, has been launched at the city's National Marine Aquarium.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39611</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Schools head to Plymouth University for RICS development contest</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39607</link><description>Students from across the South West will be vying to be crowned the most promising sustainable developers of the future in an event&amp;nbsp;at Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39607</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Monty Halls takes to the stage to discuss sustainable fishing</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39609</link><description>TV broadcaster and 'fisherman's apprentice' Monty Halls will join scientists at Plymouth University this week for a public event looking at the future of fishing in the UK.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39609</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FMonty+Halls%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Monty%20Halls.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Robot footballers a big hit on children&amp;#039;s ward</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39556</link><description>Some of Plymouth University's mechanical sports stars have captured the imagination of the city's very own children in need.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39556</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FRobot1+WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Robot1%20WEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University robot goes Gangnam style in South Korea</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39601</link><description>One of Plymouth University's superstar robots has been given his own Gangnam styling during a visit to South Korea.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39601</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fcsf+robot+front+WEB%2EJPG"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/csf%20robot%20front%20WEB.JPG" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Cornish businesses &amp;#039;make tracks&amp;#039; for growth</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39604</link><description>More than 90 members of the business community in Cornwall, including 80 business owners, have enjoyed an inspiring conference at the start of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW 2012) to celebrate the anniversary of Unlocking Potential.&amp;nbsp;</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39604</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Scientists stand up to the mic at Festival of Physics event</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39591</link><description>Plymouth University is offering a fun way to learn about science as it brings experts to the stage for a stand-up performance.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39591</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Energy expert receives honorary doctorate at Plymouth University's first graduation ceremony in Hong Kong</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39554</link><description>One of Hong Kong's foremost energy experts has received an honorary doctorate from Plymouth University at its first graduation ceremony in the Chinese territory.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39554</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FHong+Kong+graduation+WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Hong%20Kong%20graduation%20WEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University agrees to host Plymouth Respect Festival</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39582</link><description>A festival designed to promote respect and celebrate diversity across all areas of the community will take place at Plymouth University in 2013.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39582</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FRespectBhangraBandWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/RespectBhangraBandWEB.jpg" height="135" width="200"/></item><item><title>One million listens for Moby-Dick online project</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39581</link><description>A revolutionary project designed to bring a literary classic to a new generation of fans has received its one-millionth listen.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39581</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Children subjected to beatings could be at greater risk of developing cancer and heart disease</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39562</link><description>Parents who&amp;nbsp;beat or&amp;nbsp;insult their children could be placing them at greater risk of developing cancer, heart disease and asthma, a study has claimed.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39562</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FMichaelHyland+WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/MichaelHyland%20WEB.jpg" height="134" width="200"/></item><item><title>University announces exciting city campus investment plans</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39568</link><description>Plymouth University has announced exciting investment plans to build on its standing as a first choice university, further its economic contribution to the city and enhance community relations with local residents.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39568</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Alexis Kirke to perform &amp;#039;Open Outcry&amp;#039; opera at London Mansion House</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39572</link><description>"All the world's a trading floor" may not quite trip off the tongue as well as Shakespeare's original observation, but this has not held back the development, by an eclectic group of musicians, of an ambitious operatic project inspired by the energy and spirit that drives the world's financial markets.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39572</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Enhance your career at Plymouth University&amp;#039;s Postgraduate and Professional Open Evening</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39580</link><description>Plymouth University is set to showcase its diverse range of study opportunities, at the winter Postgraduate and Professional Open Evening. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39580</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth University wins national award for General Practice education</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39564</link><description>Plymouth University's pioneering work in developing education and training in the General Practice sector has earned them a prestigious national award.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39564</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Hard Rain forecast for Plymouth as acclaimed exhibition arrives at the University</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39565</link><description>One of the most successful and critically acclaimed international photograph exhibitions will be taking residence in a special outdoor gallery at Plymouth University next week.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39565</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Creating Our Place: Young People in Plymouth</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39566</link><description>The Centre for Culture, Community and Society, within Plymouth University&amp;#039;s Institute of Health and Community,&amp;nbsp;is set to host a special event as&amp;nbsp;part&amp;nbsp;of the prestigious national ESRC Festival of Social Science.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39566</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Entrepreneur shares his secret of success </title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39550</link><description>A successful entrepreneur has visited Plymouth University in a bid to inspire marketing students to follow in his footsteps.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39550</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FWilfredEJ1+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/WilfredEJ1%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University to help teachers &amp;#039;master mathematics&amp;#039; in new government-funded project</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39552</link><description>Plymouth University has launched a new project to help improve the standard of mathematics teaching in secondary schools across the country.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39552</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth University issues call to charities and community organisations for annual research awards</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39539</link><description>Community groups, charities, and social enterprises across Devon and Cornwall are being encouraged to take part in an annual programme that is unique in the UK's higher education sector.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39539</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FCommunityResearchAwardGroupWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/CommunityResearchAwardGroupWEB.jpg" 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Sport Fleet Racing National Championship.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39532</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FBUCS+Sailing+Championship+2011+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/BUCS%20Sailing%20Championship%202011%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Cancer survivor student vies for dream wedding prize</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39525</link><description>A student who has overcome breast cancer to pursue her quest to help injured servicemen and women is in the running to win her dream wedding as part of a national competition.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39525</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FLeanneRossB+WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/LeanneRossB%20WEB.jpg" height="131" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University appoints His Honour Judge William Taylor to be Chairman of its Board of Governors</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39528</link><description>Plymouth University has appointed His Honour Judge William Taylor as the new Chairman of its Board of Governors.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39528</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FWilliamTaylor%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/WilliamTaylor.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Law and Criminal Justice Centre to welcome new partners</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39530</link><description>Businesses and national legal experts are being encouraged to have their say on future research projects undertaken by Plymouth University's Law and Criminal Justice Centre.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39530</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Bids invited from budding social entrepreneurs</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39524</link><description>GAIN, the Growth, Acceleration and Investment Network, is backing a new Plymouth University scheme offering budding entrepreneurs up to &amp;#163;500 to kick-start their own social enterprise.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39524</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FPG+Open+Day+2+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/PG%20Open%20Day%202%20resized.jpg" height="134" width="200"/></item><item><title>University wins contract to help council with dementia care</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39521</link><description>A member of the Prime Minister&amp;#039;s 'champion' group on Dementia Friendly Communities, and colleagues from Plymouth University, have won a major contract to help and advise Devon County Council.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39521</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>New Medical and Dental Schools celebrate bumper first applications</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39517</link><description>The new Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry is celebrating the beginning of a highly successful inaugural recruitment cycle.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39517</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth University celebrates its 150th birthday</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39518</link><description>Plymouth University is this week celebrating the 150th birthday of its Victorian-era founding as a School of Navigation.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39518</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fgl1c%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/gl1c.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Toddlers more responsive to accents of peers than parents</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39509</link><description>Infants are more likely to recognise words spoken in the dialect of their local communities than those used by their parents, psychologists have revealed.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39509</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Ministers approve &amp;pound;3.9 million business growth fund bid</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39510</link><description>A pioneering fund to help South West businesses grow will receive a fresh cash injection of &amp;#163;3.9 million, it was announced today.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39510</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Former Stanford Dean to join Plymouth University</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39511</link><description>Plymouth University has today announced its new Dean of Students as Dr Maureen H. Powers, who formerly held the same position at Stanford University - one of the top three universities in the world. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39511</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FDr+Maureen+H+Powers+200+133%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Dr%20Maureen%20H%20Powers%20200%20133.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Nick Ryan to deliver lecture and new composition at Plymouth University&amp;#039;s 150th anniversary musical finale</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39505</link><description>The BAFTA award-winning composer Nick Ryan will take to the stage later this month to deliver both a Prestige Lecture and his latest composition as part of a special musical finale celebrating Plymouth University's 150th anniversary.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39505</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Thousands expected at Plymouth University open day</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39503</link><description>Prospective students will get the chance to see for themselves what has made Plymouth University an award-winning place to study at the forthcoming open day.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39503</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>GAIN teams up with Dragons' Den investor to host free Plymouth seminar</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39497</link><description>GAIN, the Growth, Acceleration and Investment Network, has teamed up with serial entrepreneur, Dragons' Den original and founder of School for Startups Doug Richard to offer a free seminar in Plymouth aimed at entrepreneurs and investors.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39497</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FDoug+Richard%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Doug%20Richard.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Prime Minister&amp;#039;s reading from Moby-Dick goes live</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39502</link><description>A reading by Prime Minister David Cameron from the classic novel Moby-Dick has&amp;nbsp;gone live to the world.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39502</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth University scientist to lead prestigious international marine organisation</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39489</link><description>An ocean scientist at Plymouth University's Marine Institute has been appointed to the head of the global body that coordinates and promotes international marine research activities.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39489</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FProfessor+Peter+Burkill%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Professor%20Peter%20Burkill.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Making the most of marine surroundings</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39490</link><description>Marine scientists have launched an international collaboration which will aim to place direct values on the benefits for communities of being by the coast.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39490</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Composer turns UK&amp;#039;s most advanced wave tank into swimming pool-sized instrument</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39479</link><description>A contemporary music composer is set to transform the country's most technologically advanced wave tank into a giant swimming pool-sized instrument at a unique performance this month. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39479</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fmarine+building+wave%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/marine%20building%20wave.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Bus tour delivers &amp;#039;start-up&amp;#039; message to Plymouth&amp;#039;s next generation</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39481</link><description>Students at Plymouth University and City College Plymouth are part of the generation most likely to consider setting up a business, a recent report has revealed. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39481</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FPG+Open+Day+2+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/PG%20Open%20Day%202%20resized.jpg" height="134" width="200"/></item><item><title>Marine scientists charting the location of North Atlantic deep-sea coral reefs</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39467</link><description>A team of marine biologists and geologists have unveiled the first-ever set of maps detailing where vulnerable deep-sea habitats including cold water coral reefs and sponge fields are likely to be found in the North East Atlantic.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39467</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FCoral+reef%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Coral%20reef.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Topping out for new professional and student healthcare accommodation</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39466</link><description>Work is nearing completion on a multi-million pound initiative to provide new accommodation for healthcare professionals and students in the heart of Cornwall.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39466</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>&amp;#039;Secret Millionaire&amp;#039; returns to Plymouth University</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39726</link><description>A self-made millionaire and Plymouth University graduate has returned to the city in a bid to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs who might follow in his footsteps.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39726</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2F1252794+WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/1252794%20WEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>City partnership prepares to launch innovative digital domain for Devonport</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39422</link><description>A team of students from Plymouth University are working with the City Council's Neighbourhood Regeneration Team and a host of other community partners to deliver an innovative new digital resource for the people of Devonport.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39422</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth named among UK's top 50 universities</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39426</link><description>Plymouth has broken into a list of the UK's top 50 universities for the first time, according to the latest Sunday Times University Guide.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39426</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth University scores significant acclaim from National Student Survey</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39418</link><description>Plymouth University has some of the highest rated degree programmes in the education sector according to the annual survey that captures students' views up and down the country.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39418</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Successful first commercial testing for Plymouth University's new wave tanks</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39419</link><description>The successful first commercial experiment using Plymouth University's new cutting-edge wave tanks has been completed ahead of the Marine Building's Royal opening.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39419</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fmarine+building+wave%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/marine%20building%20wave.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University&amp;#039;s medical pioneers speak at research conference</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39413</link><description>Plymouth University's pioneering medical researchers were among the experts attending a major medical conference in the city.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39413</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth University students get chance to earn with peoplefund.it</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39414</link><description>Students will get the chance to earn as they learn thanks to Plymouth University's partnership with crowd-funding website Peoplefund.it.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39414</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Moby-Dick project goes swimmingly thanks to positive public response</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39409</link><description>Thousands of people from across the globe have taken the plunge for an ambitious literary project which aims to introduce a global classic to a new generation of fans.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39409</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FSimonCallow+wide%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/SimonCallow%20wide.jpg" height="132" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth Business School teams up with National Marine Aquarium to offer student internships</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39410</link><description>Business students from Plymouth University will get the opportunity to work at one of the city's top tourist attractions following the launch of a new partnership.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39410</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Naval battle book featuring Duke&amp;#039;s recollections nominated for national award</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39411</link><description>A book in which HRH The Duke of Edinburgh wrote about his role in a dramatic wartime battle has been nominated for a prestigious national award.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39411</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FNEWS%2FDark+Seas%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/NEWS/Dark%20Seas.jpg" height="133" width="88"/></item><item><title>First nursing degree students enroll in Cornwall</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39412</link><description>The first nursing students to be taught to degree level in Cornwall have begun their education and training this week.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39412</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Funding helps budding rowers take to the water</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39403</link><description>People will get the chance to follow in the wakes of Sir Steve Redgrave and Sir Matthew Pinsent thanks to a new scheme being floated out by Plymouth University. The University has won a grant from British Rowing for an initiative to encourage people across the city take their first strokes in a boat.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39403</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FRowing%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Rowing.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University submits bid to host Turner Prize 2015</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39404</link><description>Plymouth University has made an official bid to host the 2015 Turner Prize - the UK's most prestigious contemporary art award.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39404</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FPG+Open+Day+2+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/PG%20Open%20Day%202%20resized.jpg" height="134" width="200"/></item><item><title>University and partners celebrate 2012 Vice-Chancellor&amp;#039;s Enterprise Awards</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39400</link><description>Passionate campaigners, renowned researchers and the man who led the team behind one of the region&amp;#039;s most successful events of recent years have received prestigious awards from Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39400</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FVC+Award+winners+2012+WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/VC%20Award%20winners%202012%20WEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>HRH The Duke of Edinburgh to open state-of-the-art Marine Building</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39395</link><description>HRH The Duke of Edinburgh is to open Plymouth University's new cutting-edge Marine Building at a special ceremony in October.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39395</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FWave+tankWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Wave%20tankWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Prime Minister goes on the record for Moby-Dick project</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39393</link><description>Prime Minister David Cameron has given his backing to two major literary projects being spearheaded by Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39393</guid><pubDate>Sat, 15 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Mayflower Community Primary School joins forces with Plymouth University to create new academy</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39397</link><description>Mayflower Community Primary School and Plymouth University have announced they are to work together on the creation of a new primary-level academy for the city.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39397</guid><pubDate>Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Dispelling the myths of student finance</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39394</link><description>Everyone who wants a university education can afford one - that is the key message being communicated to students, parents and teachers at an event taking place at Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39394</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Countdown begins to first Plymouth International Book Festival</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39392</link><description>The final preparations are now being made ahead of a nine-day literary extravaganza. The first Plymouth International Book Festival begins on Saturday 15 September, with an exciting array of talent starring in a range of entertainment throughout the following week.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39392</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University launches 150th Anniversary 'Graduation Week' events showcase</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39388</link><description>Graduation Week on the Hoe is one of the biggest events in the city's calendar. 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The institution has been named among six finalists for the University of the Year accolade, in the annual Times Higher Education Awards.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39371</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FCampus+life%2Egif"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Campus%20life.gif" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Stars have a whale of a time on Moby-Dick project</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39365</link><description>An ambitious project designed to bring a literary classic to the attention of a new generation of fans is nearing completion.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39365</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Monty Halls casts net for public participation in fisheries debate</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39370</link><description>Marine biologist Monty Halls has urged the public to join him in a special debate on the future of fishing and the sustainable use of our seas.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39370</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FMonty+Halls%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Monty%20Halls.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Scientist sends plankton DVD to 7,000 secondary schools</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39335</link><description>A Plymouth University scientist who produced a DVD about plankton is sending a copy to all secondary schools in the country.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39335</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FRichardKirby+WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/RichardKirby%20WEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University MBA programmes offer a unique learning philosophy</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39357</link><description>Students who want to gain the qualifications necessary to get ahead in the business world are being encouraged to sign up for new programmes at Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39357</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FDavidWheeler+WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/DavidWheeler%20WEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>New intake of students digs digital advice</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39331</link><description>Young people preparing to start at Plymouth University this September have praised the level of support they received as they navigated their way through the Confirmation, Clearing and Adjustment process.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39331</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2F603466%5F274579855975153%5F1265680167%5Fn%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/603466_274579855975153_1265680167_n.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Monkey game goes nuts for Stephen Fry</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39313</link><description>Wild Futures, a primate conservation and rescue charity, has released an app and online game to launch their latest campaign film starring Stephen Fry, in which players aim to move a nut through a maze in the fastest time and beat the 'scores' of monkeys at The Monkey Sanctuary in Looe, Cornwall.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39313</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth graduate provides frame of reference for British Olympic cycling success</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39289</link><description>The golden success of Britain's Olympic cycling heroes including Bradley Wiggins, Sir Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton has been built upon the design talents of a Plymouth University graduate.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39289</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>&amp;#039;Trouble at work' for Public Sector workers</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39287</link><description>Public sector workers are under attack from customers, colleagues and managers, according to a new book by researchers at&amp;nbsp;Plymouth University and their counterparts in Cardiff.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39287</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth University sets sail for Southampton Boat Show with new yacht</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39288</link><description>Plymouth University has set a course for the Southampton Boat Show for the unveiling of the latest addition to its fleet of vessels.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39288</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FYacht%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Yacht.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University gears up for Confirmation and Clearing</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39281</link><description>A dedicated call centre and up-to-the-minute social media bulletins will ease students through the transition into life at Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39281</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2F1240624%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/1240624.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Olympic sports played out beneath the waves</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39239</link><description>Billions of people across the world have their eyes firmly fixed on London as the world's sporting superstars continue their quest for Olympic glory.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39239</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FPlankton6WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Plankton6WEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Marine sportswear start up makes waves at national competition</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39271</link><description>A young start-up enterprise that is looking to launch a range of innovative marine sportswear has made a splash at a national business pitching competition.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39271</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University hits one million downloads on iTunes U</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39238</link><description>Podcasts created at Plymouth University have been downloaded more than one million times via a service through which staff and students can share their knowledge with a global audience.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39238</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FSteveFurnell+WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/SteveFurnell%20WEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Student Antony James begins his quest for Olympic glory</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39106</link><description>Plymouth University student Antony James says he cannot wait to get into the pool and begin his quest for Olympic glory.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39106</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fantonyjames4%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/antonyjames4.jpg" height="131" width="200"/></item><item><title>App set to prove a great catch for sea anglers</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39234</link><description>A Cornish company is launching an iPhone app that will enable sea anglers to locate the UK's best shipwreck sites from which to cast off.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39234</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FSeanNuzum%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/SeanNuzum.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Chinese university students undertaking South West adventure</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39237</link><description>Students from two prestigious institutions in China are enjoying a taste of the South West after arriving at Plymouth University for a month-long summer school.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39237</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University lecturers to be awarded National Teaching Fellowships</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39222</link><description>An inspiring maths teacher famed for using a 'trebuchet' to launch footballs in his lectures, and a leading thinker in the field of disability and social inclusion in education, are to be honoured with National Teaching Fellowships.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39222</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FSuanneGibson2%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/SuanneGibson2.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Arena sets sail for Cultural 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GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FDrakesPlace1%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/DrakesPlace1.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Pensinsula Medical School and Plymouth University lead app design challenge for diabetes support</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39204</link><description>Researchers at the Peninsula Medical School and Plymouth University are leading a national competition to develop apps that can help young people with diabetes better manage their condition.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39204</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Got an allergy? There's an app for that!  </title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39206</link><description>In collaboration with Plymouth University and with the support from local GPs, the Peninsula Allergy Service at Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust has developed a unique app tool and website to help diagnose allergy symptoms and improve services for patients with allergy symptoms. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39206</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>National Council to Champion 'Voice' of Healthcare Science in Universities</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39187</link><description>A new national body, the Council of Healthcare Science in Higher Education, has been set up to champion the unified 'voice' of healthcare science within the university sector.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39187</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Conferences examine issues facing shipping industry</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39188</link><description>A series of one-day conferences looking at some of the challenges facing the global shipping industry are being organised by Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39188</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Emotional exhibition reveals 'disturbed' landscape of Falklands</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39176</link><description>An exhibition designed to promote a spirit of reconciliation and reflection three decades after the end of the Falklands War is coming to Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39176</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2F011+Adriana+GROISMAN+WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/011%20Adriana%20GROISMAN%20WEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Graduate Boot Camp</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39171</link><description>Graduates across the South West are being offered the opportunity to get fit for the jobs market with a two-day employability skills boot camp.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39171</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fgl1c%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/gl1c.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University hosts Environment Agency for coastal science 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plague.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39170</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Professor Iain Stewart to co-host four-day Volcano Live special </title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39159</link><description>Professor Iain Stewart is set to star in a special four-day BBC programme aiming to provide a unique insight into the life, impact and real-time activity of volcanoes.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39159</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2F1691867%2Dhigh%5Fres%2Dvolcano%2Dlive%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/1691867-high_res-volcano-live.jpg" height="132" width="200"/></item><item><title>Banks' risk culture put under microscope in new academic study</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39160</link><description>Modifying the cultures which led some banks to take unreasonable risks with their customers' money could go a long way to ensuring the financial sector does not become embroiled in another global scandal.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39160</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FFinance+story+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Finance%20story%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Student to conduct world-leading research in University's new marine building</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39155</link><description>A device which could revolutionise life for communities around the globe will be among the first projects put to the test in Plymouth University&amp;#039;s new marine building.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39155</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FMarineBuilding+WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/MarineBuilding%20WEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Seagulls feel the benefits of climate change</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39149</link><description>It may be a wet summer, but seagulls are benefiting from climate change.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39149</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Scientists identify tropical oceans as &amp;#039;beating heart&amp;#039; of climate change</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39148</link><description>The world's oceans are increasingly pumping tropical warm water towards the poles with important consequences for life on Earth, according to a new study.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39148</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>New technique could reduce number of animals needed to test chemical safety</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39129</link><description>A new way of testing the safety of natural and synthetic chemicals has been developed by Plymouth University with funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC).</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39129</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Study looks at links between smoking and prostate cancer screening</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39112</link><description>Smokers are more likely to develop prostate cancer but only half as likely to get themselves tested for the condition, a study has shown.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39112</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Lecturer wins prestigious national award for Law Clinic</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39103</link><description>An employment lawyer who helps law students take their first steps in the legal profession has received a prestigious national award.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39103</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FAlex+Passman+WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Alex%20Passman%20WEB.jpg" height="132" width="200"/></item><item><title>Offenders need integrated, on-going, mental health care</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39085</link><description>Offenders with mental health problems need improved and on-going access to health care, according to the first study to systematically examine healthcare received by offenders across the criminal justice system.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39085</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fprison+02%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/prison%2002.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>NATO adviser to give talk on Somali pirates</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39102</link><description>A Greek shipping executive and NATO adviser is to give a public lecture about some of the problems posed by pirates in the Indian Ocean.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39102</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Former Home Secretary Charles Clarke to deliver 150th Anniversary Prestige Lecture</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39097</link><description>Former Home Secretary Charles Clarke is set to take to the podium at Plymouth University next week to deliver a lecture focusing upon the higher education sector.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39097</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Students triumph in international design competition</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39086</link><description>A team of students from Plymouth University have won a clutch of awards following an international design competition in China.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39086</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FChina+arts+students+WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/China%20arts%20students%20WEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Open days to showcase electron microscopy technology</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39087</link><description>Companies across the South West are being given the opportunity to take a closer look at technology which could hugely benefit their business.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39087</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FMetal+Ceramic+Composite+WEB%2EJPG"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Metal%20Ceramic%20Composite%20WEB.JPG" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Study aims to identify ways of reducing unnecessary acute hospital admissions and related costs</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39201</link><description>Minimising the number of unnecessary acute hospital admissions will be the key focus of a collaborative study led by the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry (PCMD), Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39201</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Budding entrepreneur gets in the swing to hole University business ideas challenge</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39079</link><description>A graduate entrepreneur is being teed up for success after he won a business ideas challenge with a plan for a new design of high-performance golf attire.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39079</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FKurt+De+FreitasWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Kurt%20De%20FreitasWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Writers signed up for first Plymouth International Book Festival</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39081</link><description>An exciting blend of international writers and home grown talent will have top billing at the first Plymouth International Book Festival.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39081</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Millbay relic takes centre stage at Arts Degree Show</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39067</link><description>A structure which helped thousands of people embark on their journeys out of Plymouth over the space of six decades is the striking centerpiece of a new art exhibition.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39067</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FBaggage+chute+from+MillbayWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Baggage%20chute%20from%20MillbayWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Innovative plankton project launched by Ocean Drifters creator</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39073</link><description>A world-leading expert on plankton has teamed up with a Devon&amp;nbsp;primary school&amp;nbsp;on a year-long project to teach children and their families all about plankton.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39073</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FRichard+KirbyWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Richard%20KirbyWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Online alcohol threat to Britain's youth revealed</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39058</link><description>A new report published today (13th June), by independent auditors of underage sales Serve Legal and Plymouth University, warns that online alcohol sales and purchasing by friends and family are creating a significant and emerging battleground in the fight against underage drinking.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39058</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth welcomes new Deputy Vice-Chancellors</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39057</link><description>Plymouth University has announced an eminent medic and an acclaimed champion of the arts as its two new Deputy Vice-Chancellors.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39057</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FProfessor+Ray+Playford+WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Professor%20Ray%20Playford%20WEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University open day offers sneak peak of new marine facilities</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39045</link><description>Prospective students and their families attending this summer's undergraduate open day will be able to grab a sneak preview inside Plymouth University's new &amp;#163;19million marine building before its official opening.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39045</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FMarineBuilding+WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/MarineBuilding%20WEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University takes delivery of new Marine Building</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39049</link><description>Plymouth University has 'picked up the keys' to its new state-of-the-art Marine Building - on World Oceans Day.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39049</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FHandoverWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/HandoverWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Arts and science combine for festival spectacle</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39037</link><description>There are not many places where you can see football playing robots lining up alongside an artificial intelligence and marine plankton.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39037</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fcsf+robot+front+WEB%2EJPG"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/csf%20robot%20front%20WEB.JPG" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Winners announced for Jubilee Arts competition</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39038</link><description>A portrait of the Queen surrounded by toy money and coloured in red, white and blue has been crowned the overall winner of a prestigious competition to celebrate the monarch's Diamond Jubilee.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39038</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FWinnieAndDavid+WEB%2EJPG"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/WinnieAndDavid%20WEB.JPG" height="135" width="200"/></item><item><title>Students&amp;#039; Union Summer Ball video proves YouTube hit</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39042</link><description>A stylish video of the 2012 UPSU Summer Ball has become a YouTube hit thanks to the enterprising camera-work of student James Stoner.&amp;nbsp;</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39042</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FJamesStonerWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/JamesStonerWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth in world's top 60 modern universities</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39031</link><description>Plymouth has been named as one of the top 60 modern universities in the world.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39031</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FTHE+100+under+50+branding%2EJPG"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/THE%20100%20under%2050%20branding.JPG" height="98" width="200"/></item><item><title>Winners to be revealed for jubilee arts competition</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39028</link><description>The winners of a competition designed to celebrate the creativity of young people across Cornwall will be revealed at a special ceremony next week.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39028</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Study looks at effects of cannabis on MS progression</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39015</link><description>The first large non-commercial study to investigate whether the main active constituent of cannabis (tetrahydrocannabinol or THC) is effective in slowing the course of progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) shows that there is no evidence to suggest this; although benefits were noted for those at the lower end of the disability scale.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39015</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth leads way to a sustainable future as it tops green league</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39016</link><description>Plymouth has today been named as one of the UK's top two &amp;#039;green&amp;#039; universities.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39016</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth plays key role in PM drive to create dementia friendly communities</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39017</link><description>"The Prime Minister's Dementia Challenge needs to continue and be sustainable because we can't let down people with dementia and their carers."</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39017</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fiansherriff%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/iansherriff.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Entrepreneur Doug Richard opens Tremough Innovation Centre</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39014</link><description>Former 'Dragon' Doug Richard has officially opened a facility designed to set Cornwall's small businesses on a path to future prosperity.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=39014</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FTremough+2+WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Tremough%202%20WEB.jpg" height="134" width="200"/></item><item><title>Marine biologist works with primary school to teach children about life under the waves</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38995</link><description>A local primary school has joined forces with a Plymouth University academic on a year-long project to teach children and their families all about plankton.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38995</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Re-graduate and reconnect!</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38991</link><description>With Plymouth University celebrating a special milestone - its 150th anniversary - this year, it is inviting all its graduates, including those from its predecessor organisations, to an exciting event this autumn.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38991</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University&amp;#039;s help enables businesses to succeed</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38993</link><description>Three businesses have won top accolades at an annual awards ceremony after receiving advice and support from Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38993</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2F%2D%2D%2D+cba+17+Winner+of+Winners+WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/---%20cba%2017%20Winner%20of%20Winners%20WEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Enterprising design to monitor critically ill patients wins University&amp;#039;s Nursing Challenge</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38994</link><description>A nursing student's idea to help monitor critically ill patients in hospital has won her a Dragon's Den-style competition. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38994</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FPR%2FNursing+challenge+for+web%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/PR/Nursing%20challenge%20for%20web.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>&amp;#039;Confused&amp;#039; crops could pose complications for future of farming, say scientists</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38986</link><description>The agriculture industry could be forced to undergo sweeping changes because warmer winters could be confusing their crops, scientists have warned.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38986</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FCamilleParmesanWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/CamilleParmesanWEB.jpg" height="132" width="200"/></item><item><title>Research discovers impact of ocean acidification on marine life</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38942</link><description>A Plymouth University academic researching the impact of ocean acidification on marine life is finding out exactly what we can expect as our seas soak up more and more carbon dioxide.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38942</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FOcean+Acidification+Research+diverWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Ocean%20Acidification%20Research%20diverWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Former &amp;#039;Dragon&amp;#039; to open Tremough Innovation Centre</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38970</link><description>Business &amp;#039;Dragon&amp;#039; Doug Richard has said Cornwall&amp;#039;s small businesses hold the key to its future success and prosperity.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38970</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FTICWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/TICWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Student&amp;#039;s song aims to help forces families</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38978</link><description>A Plymouth University student has composed an emotive song which he hopes will raise funds for the nation's injured servicemen and women.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38978</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FChristopherBevanWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/ChristopherBevanWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Marine Institute director to address UN conference</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38954</link><description>The Director of Plymouth University's Marine Institute has been invited to address a United Nations conference looking at the future of the world's oceans.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38954</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fattrill%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/attrill.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Academics curate new photographic exhibition</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38939</link><description>Academics from Plymouth University have curated a new exhibition of photographs taken by one of the country's most prolific artists.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38939</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FJR0308%2D35WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/JR0308-35WEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Conservation student leads Philippines science project</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38940</link><description>A student from Plymouth University has returned from the dense forests of the Philippines where he was part of a team trying to protect some of the planet's rarest animals.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38940</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FSteveMegson1WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/SteveMegson1WEB.jpg" height="134" width="200"/></item><item><title>Top team announced to lead new Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38935</link><description>The leadership team which will take forward the new Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry has been unveiled today.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38935</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth University forms partnership with British College of Osteopathic Medicine</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38923</link><description>Plymouth University and British College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) have formed a validation relationship. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38923</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth University announces enterprise partnership with peoplefund.it</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38925</link><description>Plymouth University, the UK's leading University of Enterprise, is to partner with innovative online crowd-funding platform, peoplefund.it to help back and stimulate enterprise in the South West and Nationally, and is calling for South West enterprises who want to raise cash for their great business ideas on the site.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38925</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FNEWS%2Fpeoplefundit%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/NEWS/peoplefundit.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Lord Heseltine hosts regional RGF &amp;#039;round 3&amp;#039; launch</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38927</link><description>Lord Michael Heseltine has publicly praised the Western Morning News and Plymouth University Regional Growth Fund.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38927</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University to lead million pound energy visualisation project to help people cut down their bills</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38918</link><description>Plymouth University has been awarded more than one million pounds to lead an innovative project which will help people to understand how they use energy in their homes and buildings.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38918</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>150 university staff and students to run Plymouth half marathon</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38885</link><description>Cancer survivors through to seasoned athletes will unite as one as 150 staff and students come together to make up the Plymouth University half marathon team.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38885</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Medical Education NIHR Fellowship for PCMD Academic</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38886</link><description>Dr. Julian Archer, Clinical Senior Lecturer in Clinical Education at Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry (PCMD), Plymouth University, and Honorary Paediatric Consultant at Derriford Hospital, has been awarded a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Career Development Fellowship for medical education.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38886</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Entrepreneur Kevin McCloud shares advice at student success event</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38863</link><description>Plymouth University welcomed special guest Kevin McCloud at a showcase event on Thursday to celebrate the academic and personal achievements of its students. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38863</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FPR%2Fmccloud%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/PR/mccloud.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Company sponsors new prize for exceptional dietetics students</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38868</link><description>A national meal providing company has selected Plymouth University as a centre of excellence for the food industry. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38868</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>bluestone360 and Plymouth University launch a brand new academy</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38869</link><description>Graduates from across the South West will have the opportunity to apply for valuable learning placements thanks to a new internship academy being launched in May.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38869</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fgl1c%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/gl1c.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Climate Change Minister opens new sustainability research institute at Plymouth University</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38871</link><description>The Minister of State for Climate Change, Gregory Barker MP, has welcomed the opening of a new research institute dedicated to developing solutions for today's sustainability-related issues.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38871</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FISSR+Launch+WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/ISSR%20Launch%20WEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Professor Iain Stewart helps launch The Children's University for Devon</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38866</link><description>Television geologist Professor Iain Stewart has been appointed as the Chancellor of the new Devon branch of The Children's University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38866</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University expert appointed to national dementia awareness panel</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38850</link><description>A Plymouth University academic has been appointed to a national panel set up by the Prime Minister to improve community support for dementia sufferers.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38850</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FPR%2FIan+Sherrriff+for+web%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/PR/Ian%20Sherrriff%20for%20web.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Farming the sea: Leading marine ecologists call for national debate over marine management</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38854</link><description>The majority of our coastal seas could be given over to the marine equivalent of 'commercial farming' in order to more fully protect defined areas of ecologically sensitive habitat, say two leading names in the marine sector.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38854</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FGannets+follow+the+trawler+PR+pic%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Gannets%20follow%20the%20trawler%20PR%20pic.jpg" height="134" width="200"/></item><item><title>Cutting-edge DNA analysis machine for Biomedical and Biological Sciences researchers</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38838</link><description>Plymouth University has become the first institution in Europe to take delivery of a next-generation machine able to analyse DNA molecules in minute samples of blood and other fluids.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38838</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FQuantStudio2WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/QuantStudio2WEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Prison no bar to inmates&amp;#039; generosity, research shows</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38831</link><description>Prisoners tend to be more generous than the general public because they could be looking for ways to atone for their crimes, research has shown.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38831</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fprison+bards+WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/prison%20bards%20WEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Green approach bring gold for the Students' Union at Plymouth University</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38861</link><description>The Students' Union at Plymouth University (UPSU) has achieved Green Impact Gold accreditation for their work in leading the way in environmental sustainability on campus. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38861</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fgl1b%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/gl1b.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Hundreds of entries received for jubilee arts competition</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38833</link><description>Almost 700 entries have been received for an artistic competition designed to inspire children's imaginations right across Cornwall.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38833</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FPR%2FJubilee+arts+competition+for+web%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/PR/Jubilee%20arts%20competition%20for%20web.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Award-winning TV presenter inspires students&amp;#039; career &amp;#039;Grand Designs&amp;#039;</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38859</link><description>Kevin McCloud, presenter of Channel 4's Grand Designs, will be the guest of honour at a special event to commend and showcase the achievements of Plymouth University students.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38859</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Historian turns detective to solve film mystery</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38835</link><description>A historian has uncovered the unlikely links between a Devon church, a road-building project in Ukraine - and Adolf Hitler.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38835</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2F2011+WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/2011%20WEB.jpg" height="134" width="200"/></item><item><title>Countdown continues to cultural spectacle</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38834</link><description>There are just under 100 days to go until a spectacular artistic celebration gets underway as part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38834</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FICCI+360+Arena+interior+1+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/ICCI%20360%20Arena%20interior%201%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Student launches lifesaving bone marrow donor campaign</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38790</link><description>A Plymouth University student whose life was saved by a bone marrow transplant is launching a campaign to encourage more people to register as donors.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38790</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FPR%2FTomas+for+website%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/PR/Tomas%20for%20website.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Duke reveals details of his role in wartime naval battle</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38809</link><description>The Duke of Edinburgh has written in detail about his role in a dramatic wartime battle which took place in the Mediterranean more than seven decades ago.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38809</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fseas+fjords+WEB%2EJPG"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/seas%20fjords%20WEB.JPG" height="134" width="200"/></item><item><title>World-renowned climate change scientist to deliver prestige lecture</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38816</link><description>One of the world's most respected scientists on climate change will take to the stage this week to explain how our oceans are being affected by global warming - and how we can help to prevent some of the worst effects.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38816</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FCamilleParmesanWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/CamilleParmesanWEB.jpg" height="132" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University academic illustrates the plight of endangered birds</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38817</link><description>An illustration lecturer at Plymouth University is set to draw attention to the plight of endangered bird species when she joins a team of artists at a special conservation event in Malta.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38817</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FAmahiki+Birds+Linda+ScottWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Amahiki%20Birds%20Linda%20ScottWEB.jpg" height="132" width="200"/></item><item><title>Nominations sought for Vice-Chancellor Enterprise Awards 2012</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38744</link><description>Businesses and community groups who work in partnership with Plymouth University and its students are being urged to nominate their outstanding people for a prestigious annual awards programme.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38744</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FVC+Awards+winners+group+shot+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/VC%20Awards%20winners%20group%20shot%20resized.jpg" height="113" width="200"/></item><item><title>Ocean road lies ahead for University yachting student</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38775</link><description>A Plymouth University student is getting ready to take to the waves in a challenging series of yacht races.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38775</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FPR%2FRomain+%2D+for+website%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/PR/Romain%20-%20for%20website.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth Business School launches supply chain management courses</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38774</link><description>Plymouth Business School, in collaboration with specialist in-company corporate training provider Supply Solutions (SSL), will now add leading industry qualifications in supply chain management to its offer. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38774</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Setting sail for a more active lifestyle</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38769</link><description>People will get the chance to pick up a paddle and hit the high seas as part of a family festival being held in Plymouth.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38769</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fkayak+web%2EJPG"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/kayak%20web.JPG" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University and ShelterBox announce new strategic partnership</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38772</link><description>Plymouth University and Cornish disaster relief charity ShelterBox have launched a new partnership to develop innovative educational, fundraising and research projects for both organisations.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38772</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FShelterBoxPlymUniWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/ShelterBoxPlymUniWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University wins national FLUX student enterprise competition</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38768</link><description>Law students from Plymouth University have won the country's leading young enterprise competition with an innovative idea to develop a 'high-wire activity' centre next to the O2 Arena.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38768</guid><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FFLUX2012WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/FLUX2012WEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University chooses six voluntary organisations for special community research partnerships</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38691</link><description>Six community projects - ranging from an investigation into water pollution in urban nature reserves, to examining the grieving process of young children in a bid to prevent psychological ill health in later life - have been chosen as winners of a unique university research programme.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38691</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FCRA2012WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/CRA2012WEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University to lead robot assembly at European Parliament</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38690</link><description>Robot companions at the cutting edge of a number of international research projects will be mingling with members of the European Parliament in Brussels next week.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38690</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FIoannisWEB3%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/IoannisWEB3.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University&amp;#039;s 150th Anniversary commemorated by new children&amp;#039;s history book</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38724</link><description>A new children's history book which celebrates the legacy and development of Plymouth University is set to be launched to the public next week.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38724</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2F150+BookWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/150%20BookWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University graduate unveils groundbreaking medical device</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38663</link><description>An inventor who has won numerous awards for his cutting edge designs has developed a product he believes could revolutionise hospital treatment.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38663</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FOliverBlackwell1B%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/OliverBlackwell1B.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Joint conference explores impact of a parent&amp;#039;s imprisonment on children</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38669</link><description>Research into how children are affected by a parent's imprisonment is to be presented at a conference hosted by Plymouth University next month.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38669</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FPR%2FChildrenofPrisoners+resize+for+website%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/PR/ChildrenofPrisoners%20resize%20for%20website.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>European funding boost for Electron Microscopy Centre</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38662</link><description>A project which could benefit hundreds of businesses and create dozens of jobs across the South West has received a funding boost from the European Union.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38662</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FMetal+Ceramic+Composite+WEB%2EJPG"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Metal%20Ceramic%20Composite%20WEB.JPG" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University lecturer set to carry Olympic flame</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38703</link><description>A Plymouth University lecturer has been selected as an Olympic torchbearer for the London 2012 Games.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38703</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FPR%2FIan+Sherrriff+for+web%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/PR/Ian%20Sherrriff%20for%20web.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Choose your future at Plymouth University&amp;#039;s Postgraduate and Professional open evening</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38668</link><description>Plymouth University's spectrum of postgraduate and professional study opportunities will be in the spotlight next week at a spring open evening.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38668</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Students battle to win enterprise challenge</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38678</link><description>Two teams of students from Plymouth University are taking part in a competition aimed at giving something back to some of the country's unsung heroes.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38678</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fttslh%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/ttslh.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Coastal scientists braced for storm-force research</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38671</link><description>A team of internationally-renowned scientists studying the power of waves, and the effect they have upon gravel beaches and coastal erosion, are bracing themselves for a storm as part of their fieldwork on one of Cornwall's most notorious and celebrated coastlines. 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inaugural conference for new Institute</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38624</link><description>New findings on the links between drinking in the home ahead of a night out, and violent crime,&amp;nbsp;have been revealed&amp;nbsp;at the inaugural conference of a multi-disciplinary research institute at Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38624</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Stars come out for first city sports fair</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38630</link><description>Members of the public are being invited&amp;nbsp;to play table tennis against machines and rub shoulders with two of Plymouth's sporting superstars at an event designed to promote health and well-being in the city.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38630</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2F0721040%5Fresize%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/0721040_resize.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Getting creative for a diamond celebration</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38631</link><description>Creative youngsters from across Cornwall are being asked to get their thinking caps on as part of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38631</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FJubileeArts%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/JubileeArts.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University joins &amp;euro;3.5million European project to improve communications between emergency services</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38571</link><description>Plymouth University has teamed up with experts across Europe in a project to develop new technology which will allow emergency services to communicate together more effectively. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38571</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Public event celebrates 150 years of marine and maritime education in Plymouth</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38602</link><description>A celebration of 150 years of marine and maritime education in Plymouth takes place this week as the University's Marine Institute welcomes the public to its spring event.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38602</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Survey reveals the scale of success at Pool Innovation Centre </title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38563</link><description>The first of a trio of Innovation Centres seeking to nurture and support economic development in the heartlands of Cornwall has helped to create more than 40 jobs, a survey has revealed.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38563</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FPoolWeb%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/PoolWeb.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University receives Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38593</link><description>Plymouth University's world-class pedigree in marine and maritime teaching and research has received Royal recognition after it was presented with the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38593</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FQueens+logo+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Queens%20logo%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University invests &amp;pound;25million in medical research</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38598</link><description>Plymouth University has today announced a major &amp;#163;25million investment in medical and health research.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38598</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University to host second Insect Film Festival</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38570</link><description>To some they are nothing but a nuisance, while for others, they simply make the skin crawl. But the world's insects will be celebrated in all their forms with an event taking place at Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38570</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fpeter+smithers2%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/peter%20smithers2.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Public invited to sound showcase at Plymouth University</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38564</link><description>Cutting edge technology which mimics the way bats and dolphins use sound to visualise the world is being displayed at a public event at Plymouth University next week.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38564</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Computer security students receive additional qualification as part of their degree</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38566</link><description>Computer and information security students studying at Plymouth University are able to receive an extra qualification as part of their degree thanks to a new agreement.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38566</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>British scientist warns AAAS of the threat posed by ocean acidification</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38561</link><description>One of the country's leading voices on ocean acidification&amp;nbsp;has addressed a prestigious conference in Canada&amp;nbsp;with a warning that marine biodiversity is at risk due to the corrosive effects of carbon dioxide.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38561</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FOcean+Acidification+Research+diverWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Ocean%20Acidification%20Research%20diverWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Nursing course first to receive accreditation from national general practice body</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38496</link><description>A Plymouth University course designed for nurses new to working in general practices has become the first nursing programme to be accredited by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP).</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38496</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FPR%2FGeneral+practice+nurse+%2D+RESIZE%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/PR/General%20practice%20nurse%20-%20RESIZE.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>New course launched in Marine Sports Sciences</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38473</link><description>A new degree which will help students carve out a career in the lucrative marine sports industry is being launched at Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38473</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2F2006%5F0228Image0006+BB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/2006_0228Image0006%20BB.jpg" height="132" width="200"/></item><item><title>A taste of Mandarin as University students get set for Shanghai summer school</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38479</link><description>Students from Plymouth University are being given a taste of mandarin - as part of their preparations for a summer school trip to Shanghai.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38479</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FDSCF9715%5F%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/DSCF9715_.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University student wins prestigious international design competition</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38488</link><description>A Plymouth University undergraduate has become the first British student to win the internationally recognised Abitare La Barca Concept Award design competition. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38488</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FPR%2FDaniel+with+his+winning+design+RESIZE+for+web2%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/PR/Daniel%20with%20his%20winning%20design%20RESIZE%20for%20web2.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University&amp;#039;s Professor Iain Stewart made president of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38492</link><description>Professor Iain Stewart has become president of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society (RSGS).</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38492</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FPR%2FIain+Stewart+RSGS+RESIZE%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/PR/Iain%20Stewart%20RSGS%20RESIZE.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>New University Enterprise Network to engage with 2,000 social enterprises</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38424</link><description>Lord Young, the Prime Minister's enterprise adviser, has voiced his support for a new public sector and industry-backed national network devoted to nurturing social enterprise and helping them to become more sustainable. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38424</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FVC+speaks+at+SEUEN+WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/VC%20speaks%20at%20SEUEN%20WEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Exhibition reveals the secrets of Antarctica</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38435</link><description>A unique exhibition detailing the stark realities of life in Antarctica is to go on show at Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38435</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FHALLEY1205AM+B%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/HALLEY1205AM%20B.jpg" height="132" width="200"/></item><item><title>Scientists call for protection of deep sea coral reefs from European fishing fleets</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38450</link><description>A team of scientists is calling for the urgent introduction of marine protected areas after producing evidence of long-term damage being done to deep-sea coral reefs by European fishing fleets.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38450</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fcoral+pollutionWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/coral%20pollutionWEB.jpg" height="132" width="200"/></item><item><title>Scientists&amp;#039; model predicts seabird feeding habits</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38451</link><description>A computer model which predicts the foraging habits of seabirds could be a vital tool in the quest to protect wildlife along the British coastline.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38451</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fgannet+A%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/gannet%20A.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Socio-economic impacts of the Artificial Surfing Reef at Boscombe</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38583</link><description>The question of whether the artificial surf reef at Boscombe in Dorset has generated value for money for the town is set to be examined by researchers at Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38583</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Innovative composer appeals for iPad and iPhone owners to join him in music collaboration</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38436</link><description>Owners of Apple iPads and iPhones are invited to be part of an open 'iOrchestra' next week and perform a large-scale composition by a University composer.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38436</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FPR%2FiOrchestra+RESIZE+for+web%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/PR/iOrchestra%20RESIZE%20for%20web.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>First international client confirmed for new marine facility at Plymouth University</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38390</link><description>A British-Italian wave energy company has become the first international client to inwardly invest in Plymouth's burgeoning marine renewables sector.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38390</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FMichele+GrassiWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Michele%20GrassiWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University sailor to train with Olympic squad</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38392</link><description>A Plymouth University student is riding on the crest of a wave after being selected to train with some of the nation's golden generation of sailors.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38392</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2F1D412204%2EJPG"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/1D412204.JPG" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Professor Iain Stewart reveals the power of plants in &amp;#039;How to Grow a Planet&amp;#039; on the BBC</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38389</link><description>Renowned geologist Professor Iain Stewart will demonstrate how plants are the "silent power" that has shaped the Earth, in a new three-part series for BBC2 starting&amp;nbsp;next week. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38389</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FIainStewartRainForestWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/IainStewartRainForestWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University promotes Safer Internet Day</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38339</link><description>A series of fun activities and informative sessions encouraging people to surf cyberspace safely is being held at Plymouth University as part of Safer Internet Day.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38339</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2F1201509%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/1201509.jpg" height="134" width="200"/></item><item><title>The Tremough Innovation Centre opens for business</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38347</link><description>A shipyard designer, a social enterprise tackling deforestation in South America, and a high-tech web architecture firm are among the first clients to move into Cornwall's new state-of-the-art business innovation facility.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38347</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FTICWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/TICWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University academic explores his research into young people&amp;#039;s behaviour online at inaugural lecture</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38304</link><description>One of the country's leading experts on social responsibility in computing is set to deliver a keynote lecture&amp;nbsp;this month&amp;nbsp;into how young people behave online. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38304</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail 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competition.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38290</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FPR%2FDan+Humphreys+Resize+for+web%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/PR/Dan%20Humphreys%20Resize%20for%20web.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Violin and subatomic particle duet set to be performed at leading UK particle physics lab</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38293</link><description>One of the world's leading physics laboratories is set to stage a unique musical duet between a violinist and radioactive subatomic particles later this month.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38293</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FCloud+ChamberWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail 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improve the way we process information, a Plymouth University academic has found.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38285</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth University graduates share their tips on going back to nature</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38233</link><description>Three resourceful graduates who took up a challenge issued by TV chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall to travel the British Isles and 'live off the land' have put pen to paper to share their experiences. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38233</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FThree+Hungry+Boys+1+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Three%20Hungry%20Boys%201%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Founding partners 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celebrations.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38159</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FAntonyJamesWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/AntonyJamesWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>UK groups set to benefit from &amp;euro;9m EU marine renewables fund</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38153</link><description>A European Union cash boost for marine renewable energy is set to remove financial barriers to enable wider use of testing sites such as those at Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38153</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Business graduate forges link with the Met Office</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38134</link><description>Come rain or shine, a Plymouth University graduate is set to launch a new clothing range with the Met Office.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38134</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FRapanui+Met+Office+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Rapanui%20Met%20Office%20resized.jpg" height="134" width="200"/></item><item><title>University of Plymouth Students&amp;#039; Union win evaluation award</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38149</link><description>University of Plymouth Students' Union (UPSU) is proud to announce that it has been credited with a Bronze award in the Student Union Evaluation Initiative (SUEI).</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38149</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail 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url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Coventry%20Lydia%20uni%20of%20plym.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Indian entrepreneurs inject funding into student&amp;#039;s safe syringe prototype</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38012</link><description>An innovative 'safe syringe' designed by a graduate from Plymouth University has won the financial backing of Indian entrepreneurs after coming first in a prestigious global competition.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38012</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FOliver+Blanchard+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Oliver%20Blanchard%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Budding writers celebrate with Plymouth University</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38014</link><description>Aspiring authors in four Plymouth schools will be celebrating their achievements this week after penning their first-ever books.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38014</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Olympic Torch Relay distance calculator earns Inspire mark for London 2012</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37995</link><description>A new web tool that enables pupils to calculate and store the distance from their home or school to locations that the Olympic Torch Relay will pass through has been granted an Inspire mark by the London 2012 Inspire programme.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37995</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Scientists striving to put a human face on the robot generation</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37923</link><description>Scientists at Plymouth University are studying the social interaction between humans and a specially-designed robot, in a project that could pave the way for a generation of more life-like androids. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37923</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FDr+Tony+Belpaeme+1%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Dr%20Tony%20Belpaeme%201.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Spinal Injuries Association secures Lottery funding for peer support service</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37892</link><description>A community-based peer support service for people who have recently sustained a spinal cord injury is set to be extended across England following a grant from the Big Lottery Fund.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37892</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Field trip to Poland puts students` designs in the spotlight</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37886</link><description>Plymouth University architecture students are helping to redesign a Polish city.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37886</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FZielona+Gora+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Zielona%20Gora%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University celebrates Romanian culture</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37889</link><description>Plymouth University will be celebrating Romanian culture through literature and dance this weekend.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37889</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FCosmin+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Cosmin%20resized.jpg" height="132" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University to be awarded Queen`s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37836</link><description>Plymouth University is to be awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education in recognition of its world class marine and maritime research, teaching and training.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37836</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FQueens+logo+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail 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url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FCows+Come+Home+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Cows%20Come%20Home%20resized.jpg" height="132" width="200"/></item><item><title>Exploring marine animal behaviour at Plymouth University</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37858</link><description>Marine experts will be delving into the depths of animal behaviour at a free public event this month.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37858</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth student set to follow in Scott`s polar footsteps</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37835</link><description>A University student whose grandfather used to tell him stories of the exploits of the legendary explorer Captain Scott will follow in his footsteps after winning a national competition to take part in an expedition to Antarctica.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37835</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FHenryEvans2Web%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/HenryEvans2Web.jpg" height="132" width="200"/></item><item><title>Stem Group and Plymouth University launch the annual Business IT Survey for the South West</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37850</link><description>Plymouth University and Stem Group (a Plymouth-based IT company) have teamed up to create an annual survey aimed at researching and evaluating the use of IT in businesses within the South West of England.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37850</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Academics` work is not lost in translation</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37851</link><description>A landmark publishing project which is translating the 20 most culturally important works of writing in Romania into English has been recognised by a prestigious international literary festival.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37851</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FPoetry+Prize+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Poetry%20Prize%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University to manage Health and Wellbeing Innovation Centre</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37852</link><description>Plymouth University has been confirmed as the operator of the new multi-million pound international innovation facility focussed upon the health and wellbeing sector in Cornwall.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37852</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FConvergence+and+ERDF+logos1%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Convergence%20and%20ERDF%20logos1.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>New national social enterprise network launched at Plymouth University</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37825</link><description>A new government and industry-backed national network, which will support social enterprise and help higher education institutions grow sustainable businesses, has been launched at Plymouth University this week. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37825</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FSEUENLaunchWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/SEUENLaunchWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University invests &amp;pound;8.5m in Cornwall health education</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37828</link><description>Cornwall's future doctors, dentists and other frontline health professionals are to benefit from a new multimillion pound development at the county's premier health education hub.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37828</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FKspaGroundbreaking%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/KspaGroundbreaking.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>International students awarded scholarships for academic excellence</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37807</link><description>International students from across the globe have been awarded scholarships by Plymouth University in recognition of their academic excellence.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37807</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FVCScholarship1%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/VCScholarship1.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth student wins RELAYS Volunteer Award</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37808</link><description>A student volunteer from Plymouth University has been recognised for his outstanding contribution to volunteering in sport at the 2011 RELAYS Volunteer Awards. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37808</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FAbilityGames2011%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/AbilityGames2011.jpg" height="132" width="200"/></item><item><title>Allotment plots a greener future for Plymouth students</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37819</link><description>Plymouth University students are ploughing their way to a greener healthier future in search of 'The Good Life'.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37819</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FAllotment+group+1+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Allotment%20group%201%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Prehistoric discovery for intrepid Plymouth students</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37793</link><description>Plymouth University students have unearthed rare dinosaur bones while on a field trip to Spain.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37793</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FDinosaur+bones+presented+to+museum+in+Spain+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Dinosaur%20bones%20presented%20to%20museum%20in%20Spain%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth students host `money matters` schools road show</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37724</link><description>Plymouth University students and staff will be 'telling it straight' to local sixth formers on how to manage their budgets when they start higher education.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37724</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FGraduating+students+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Graduating%20students%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth Enterprise Week celebrates sustainable success</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37718</link><description>A celebration of social enterprise and sustainability will be at the heart of Plymouth's programme for Global Entrepreneurship Week this month.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37718</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Open your mind to the study options on offer with Plymouth University</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37700</link><description>Plymouth University is set to showcase its array of study opportunities when it hosts its winter Postgraduate and Professional Open Evening.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37700</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FPG+Open+Day+1+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/PG%20Open%20Day%201%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>The Cornwall Enterprise Programme</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37704</link><description>Cornwall's business leaders are gearing up for a series of inspirational conferences being staged right across the county over the coming weeks. Internationally renowned entrepreneurs such as Lord Digby Jones; Laura Tenison MBE (Founder JoJo Maman Bebe); Deirdre Bounds (Founder i-to-i); Margaret Manning (Founder Reading Room); Sahar Hashemi (Founder Coffee Republic) and serial entrepreneur BJ Cunningham are presenting at the launch of an exciting new programme for Cornish entrepreneurs. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37704</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth University turns competition green with envy after major sustainability success</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37706</link><description>Plymouth University has been recognised for its commitment to sustainability and the green agenda after it won a coveted Green Gown Award in London last night.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37706</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FGreenGownWeb%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/GreenGownWeb.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>MP joins city debate on global recession</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37680</link><description>The Conservative MP Oliver Colvile will join a discussion on global recession being hosted by a local debating forum. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37680</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Half of British workforce ill-treated in past two years</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37664</link><description>One million Britons experienced workplace violence in the last two years, while millions more were subjected to intimidation, humiliation and rudeness, new research has shown. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37664</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University launches HE taster course for injured servicemen</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37651</link><description>Plymouth University has launched the first HE taster course specifically designed to create skills and career development pathways for injured servicemen and women.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37651</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FHaslerWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/HaslerWEB.jpg" height="129" width="200"/></item><item><title>University sailing teams set to make a big splash at annual event</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37632</link><description>For the second year running, Plymouth will host teams from across the country in the British Universities &amp;amp; Colleges Sport Fleet Racing National Championships.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37632</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fwatersports1+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/watersports1%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>The Cockleshell Heroes</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37648</link><description>Research by a Plymouth graduate has shed new light on the World War II Cockleshell Heroes raid, which will be screened on national television this week.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37648</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Exploring new opportunities with Plymouth University</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37625</link><description>Plymouth University is breaking new ground after announcing that a renowned polar adventurer has joined the institution as its explorer-in-residence.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37625</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FExplorer%2Din%2Dresidence+Antony+Jinman+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Explorer-in-residence%20Antony%20Jinman%20resized.jpg" height="132" width="200"/></item><item><title>Psychology students to benefit from e-ngaging new digital book deal</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37568</link><description>First-year psychology students at Plymouth University are taking advantage of an innovative digital book deal, believed to be the first of its kind in the higher education sector.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37568</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FCengageWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/CengageWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Santander partnership paves the way for nearly &amp;pound;200,000 worth of scholarships for Plymouth University</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37558</link><description>Students and staff at Plymouth University will be able to apply for nearly &amp;#163;200,000 worth of scholarships over the course of the next three years thanks to a partnership with the banking group Santander.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37558</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Funding boost allows student to showcase her work to an Olympic audience</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37565</link><description>A fine arts student has secured a &amp;#163;50,000 grant from the Arts Council England to create an innovative underwater performance using a self-propelled wheelchair.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37565</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FSue+Austin+3+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Sue%20Austin%203%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>A view to the history of Plymouth through a shop window</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37567</link><description>'Plymouth through the ages' has been captured by University Arts students in a stunning city centre illustration display to coincide with the UK's biggest contemporary art exhibition.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37567</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FWoolworths2+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Woolworths2%20resized.jpg" height="132" width="200"/></item><item><title>Muse donation</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37550</link><description>A donation by rock superstars Muse is set to be 'music to the ears' for arts students at Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37550</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth University pledges support for Marine Centre</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37553</link><description>This month, Plymouth University's Marine Institute have committed to financial support for Wembury Marine Centre for the next three years to help continue its popular range of educational and outreach work.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37553</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth documentary captures treasure trove under the sea</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37541</link><description>A documentary delving into a local man's underwater world is set to be showcased at Plymouth University, to coincide with the prestigious British Art Show 7.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37541</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FDiverDocumentaryBAS1resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/DiverDocumentaryBAS1resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>National recognition for outstanding partnership between Bombardier and Plymouth University</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37474</link><description>A strategic project between Plymouth University and rail technology giants Bombardier Transportation, which led to the creation of a revolutionary new safety system, has been recognised with a prestigious national award by the Technology Strategy Board.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37474</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FBombardier+KTP+winWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Bombardier%20KTP%20winWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>How many grains of sand are there on a beach? </title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37475</link><description>A team of leading international scientists has begun one of the most comprehensive studies on a sandy beach in the UK and will address the question 'how many grains of sand move up and down the beach under different waves'.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37475</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FPerranporth+ScaffoldWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Perranporth%20ScaffoldWEB.jpg" height="132" width="200"/></item><item><title>&amp;pound;230k boost for UK university social enterprise training</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37472</link><description>Plymouth University is set to provide improved business skills training for social enterprises, thanks to a European cash injection.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37472</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Reducing drug waste in the environment</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37467</link><description>In a letter to the science journal Nature this week, Professor Michael Depledge from the European Centre for Environment &amp;amp; Human Health warns about the rising levels of pharmaceuticals in our environment.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37467</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FMike+DepledgeWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Mike%20DepledgeWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>First class bid leads to new University Technical School for City</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37470</link><description>Plymouth has received a resounding endorsement for a bid that will see it awarded considerable funding to create a brand new type of school that will focus on technical subjects for 14 to 19 year olds. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37470</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FUTCWeb%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/UTCWeb.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth named as `world-class` university</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37440</link><description>Plymouth has been named as one of the top 350 universities in the world, ranked at 318.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37440</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Teaching the leaders of tomorrow</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37412</link><description>From presenting on radio to becoming a student parliamentarian along with a host of volunteering opportunities - Plymouth University's Open Day is set to showcase the vast array of extra-curricular activities the institution has to offer.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37412</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FOpen+Day+October+2011+3+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Open%20Day%20October%202011%203%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Innovative idea could help underwater exploration</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37406</link><description>A PhD student's innovative design for a robotic fish that could aid underwater exploration has earned him the chance to showcase his idea to industry experts around the world.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37406</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FRobot+Fish+2+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Robot%20Fish%202%20resized.jpg" height="135" width="200"/></item><item><title>Olympic prize on offer to festival goers</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37408</link><description>Digital arts enthusiasts are being offered the chance to have their work showcased in a spectacular 360 arena during the Olympic and Paralympic events in Weymouth next year.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37408</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FICCI+360+Arena+interior+1+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/ICCI%20360%20Arena%20interior%201%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>New Chair of the Board appointed at Tamar Science Park</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37337</link><description>Following a national recruitment campaign and an intensive selection process, prominent businessman Simon Chamberlain has been appointed as Chair of the Tamar Science Park (TSP) Board. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37337</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Experts warn of global piracy threat on World Maritime Day</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37289</link><description>Leading maritime experts will expose the rising threat of piracy as Plymouth University marks World Maritime Day. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37289</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Universities need recognition as essential to government`s growth plans </title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37246</link><description>Plymouth University and University Alliance has published, 'Growing the Future: universities leading, changing and creating the regional economy,' which argues that the government needs to take steps to ensure that universities are central to its growth strategy. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37246</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FCableWeb2%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/CableWeb2.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Looking back in order to predict the future of marine ecosystems</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37247</link><description>The future sustainability of food production in the seas will be the topic for discussion at the 25th annual Plymouth Marine Science Lecture at Plymouth University this week.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37247</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth University launches new faculty for social wellbeing environment</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37244</link><description>Plymouth University has launched a new interdisciplinary teaching and research faculty with the pledge that it will work with partners to address a broad social wellbeing agenda.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37244</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FHealth+Education+and+Society+launchWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Health%20Education%20and%20Society%20launchWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University hosts first global gathering of occupational therapists</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37451</link><description>Renowned occupational scientists and therapists from around the world have gathered for the first ever conference of its kind at Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37451</guid><pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FOwningOccupation2Web%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/OwningOccupation2Web.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Scientists air new views on how oxygenation affects aquatic life</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37230</link><description>Recent work at Plymouth University on how animals breathe underwater suggests that decreases in water quality and oxygenation will have an even greater impact on the diversity of aquatic life than was previously thought.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37230</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University names Babcock International Group PLC as top employer at its annual enterprise celebrations</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37233</link><description>Babcock International Group PLC has been crowned as the best employer in the region at Plymouth University's 2011 Vice-Chancellor's Enterprise Awards ceremony.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37233</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FVC+Awards+winners+group+shot+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/VC%20Awards%20winners%20group%20shot%20resized.jpg" height="113" width="200"/></item><item><title>University students set to benefit from new partnership</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37210</link><description>Chemistry students at Plymouth University are set to be offered expert career development advice thanks to a partnership agreement with the largest chemical society in Europe.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37210</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Scientist to be sealed plant-filled "bell jar" at the Eden Project for BBC photosynthesis experiment</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37215</link><description>Scientist and television Presenter Professor Iain Stewart is to take part in a unique experiment to demonstrate the importance of plants to human survival.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37215</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Family nature event makes bugs count</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37224</link><description>Do you know your leaf hoppers from your devil's coach horse? Come along and get up close to nature and meet the city's minibeasts at a family fun day this Saturday.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37224</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FShieldbug+in+pot+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Shieldbug%20in%20pot%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University plankton expert honoured for microscopic photo</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37205</link><description>A world-renowned scientist from Plymouth University, whose stunning images of microscopic aquatic life have repeatedly captured the public's imagination, is among a select group to be featured in an exhibition by the Royal Photographic Society.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37205</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FStarfish%5FRichardKirby+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Starfish_RichardKirby%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University issues invitation to community groups for research workshop</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37183</link><description>Plymouth University has launched its 2011-12 Community Research Awards with an invitation to community groups, charities and social enterprises to join them at a special workshop event.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37183</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FCommunityResearchAwardGroupWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/CommunityResearchAwardGroupWEB.jpg" height="133" 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00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FFIRA1+airportWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/FIRA1%20airportWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University short-listed for two prestigious national higher education awards</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37139</link><description>A university music festival that has championed cutting edge composition and attracted innovative performances to the South West has been nominated for a prestigious higher education award.&amp;nbsp;</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37139</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FSunlight+over+Roland+Levinsky+BuildingWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail 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Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FRA2+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/RA2%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Your Idea Our Health</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37088</link><description>The importance of innovation to the future of healthcare in the country is set to go under the microscope at a conference at Plymouth University next month.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37088</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Student drops anchor in Plymouth to take up his first year at University</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37093</link><description>One new student is no fish out of water as he plans to arrive in Plymouth on his yacht to take up his first year on an Ocean Yachting degree.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37093</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FTom+Webb+July+2011+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Tom%20Webb%20July%202011%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth University makes waves on cruise management</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37094</link><description>Delegates from around the world have attended a prestigious cruise management conference at Plymouth University - the first of its kind in Europe.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37094</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FCruise+Management+conference+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Cruise%20Management%20conference%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Shell Shock! Damage to marine ecosystems revealed as CO2 emissions continue to rise</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37022</link><description>A team of marine experts is helping predict the future of coastal ecosystems after discovering that warming temperatures may exacerbate ocean acidification.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=37022</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FOA1+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/OA1%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth applications at record levels</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36948</link><description>With record applications for a fifth year running, Plymouth University is gearing up to help prospective students find the right course for their future.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36948</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Shanghai students enjoy Plymouth hospitality</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36925</link><description>Fifty nine students from China have been spending August at Plymouth University as part of a summer exchange programme.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36925</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FDSCF9737%5F%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/DSCF9737_.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Chernobyl children take the helm at University</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36910</link><description>Children from the former Soviet province of Chernobyl have taken the helm at Plymouth University during a special visit to the UK.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36910</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FChernobyl+Children+take+the+helm+1+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Chernobyl%20Children%20take%20the%20helm%201%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University helps to serve up a healthy option</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36889</link><description>A farmer is helping Plymouth University to sow the seeds for healthy eating by providing his crop for sale on the campus.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36889</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FMobile+farm+shop+1+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail 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University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36835</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FInterns+resized1%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Interns%20resized1.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Student`s dream job with sun, sea, sand and Branson!</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36784</link><description>A Plymouth University student has landed her dream job working on a tropical island paradise for the 'king of the entrepreneurs'. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36784</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FGemma+Brill+1%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Gemma%20Brill%201.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth scientists breathe new life into oxygen theory behind giant dragonfly extinction</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36798</link><description>With a wingspan of 75cm and a voracious appetite, giant dragonflies dominated the Carboniferous skies of 300 million years ago.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36798</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FDragonflyWeb%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/DragonflyWeb.jpg" height="132" width="200"/></item><item><title>Art student is top of his class</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36792</link><description>A Plymouth University art student has been honoured with a title after his name to recognise his professionalism in his chosen field.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36792</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FTypography1resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Typography1resized.jpg" height="134" width="200"/></item><item><title> Pool Innovation Centre comes of age with first anniversary</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36785</link><description>The revolutionary business facility at the heart of Cornwall's bid to nurture and support economic development in the heartlands of the county is now home to more than 30 new companies with a combined turnover of &amp;#163;15.5m.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36785</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FPoolWeb%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/PoolWeb.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Landmark Graduation</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36716</link><description>This year sees the first graduating cohort from the Peninsula Dental School and the largest graduating cohort so far from the Peninsula Medical School.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36716</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Vince Cable launches Plymouth University and Western Morning News Regional Growth Fund project</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36678</link><description>Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Vince Cable, has personally launched the country's first successful Regional Growth Fund bid to come from a university.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36678</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FCableWeb1%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/CableWeb1.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Learning lessons from the financial crisis</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36673</link><description>A financial services expert says banking sector regulators are focusing too much on designing complex solutions to reducing the impact of future crises - rather than trying to prevent them in the first place.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36673</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FFinance+story+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Finance%20story%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Creative company going for gold at Olympic open 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programme.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36617</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University praises partner schools after outstanding OFSTED</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36583</link><description>Plymouth University has praised the support and work of its 740 partner primary and secondary schools after it was rated as an Outstanding Provider by OFSTED for its teacher education and training..</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36583</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>`Brave thinker of our time` joins Plymouth University</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36521</link><description>An academic lauded in the same breath as Barack Obama as 'one of the brave thinkers of our time' is joining Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36521</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FParmesanWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/ParmesanWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University hosts a Primary careers event</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36551</link><description>Pupils from the North Prospect area of Plymouth will be given the chance to swap the school classroom for a university lecture hall for the day.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36551</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2F1137903+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/1137903%20resized.jpg" height="133" 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the 2011 Vice-Chancellor's Enterprise Awards Employer of the Year title which last year was won by the NHS. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36520</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Ocean Drifters</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36458</link><description>An astonishing exhibition about plankton that effectively shrinks people to the size of a grain of rice is to open in London.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36458</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FOcean+driftersWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Ocean%20driftersWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Student`s design will front top Plymouth literary festiv</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36955</link><description>A typographic student has won a design competition to create the imagery for a prestigious literary festival next year.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36955</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FPIBF+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/PIBF%20resized.jpg" height="91" width="200"/></item><item><title>Christelle clear for chart success</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36493</link><description>A nursing student could be swapping medical charts for music ones after performing at five of this year's Race for Life events in London.&amp;nbsp;</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36493</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FChristelleWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/ChristelleWEB.jpg" height="132" width="200"/></item><item><title>Understanding and Promoting the Value of Older Age</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36494</link><description>The issue of how society treats its older generation will be among many topical questions discussed at an international gerontology conference at Plymouth University this week.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36494</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fgl1c%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/gl1c.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University works with European partners to pave way for clean energy</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36479</link><description>A pioneering marine research and engineering project could pave the way towards providing clean energy.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36479</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth University student scoops top title in industry award</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36460</link><description>A Plymouth University&amp;nbsp;student has scooped an important prize in a national property industry competition, the Association of Women in Property (WiP) National Student Awards. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36460</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FWomen+in+Property+Awards+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Women%20in%20Property%20Awards%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University lecturer scoops accolade for 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assessment of institutions around the country.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36421</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Art students spring into action</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36392</link><description>A budding idea to set up a sustainable allotment in a local primary school as part of an Art project has blossomed into reality.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36392</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FSowing+Seeds3+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Sowing%20Seeds3%20resized.jpg" height="134" width="200"/></item><item><title>New college for switched on technology students</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36386</link><description>Plymouth is in a race to secure funding to create 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prospective students attend this year's summer open day held by Plymouth University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36384</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University`s research receives national acclaim</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36343</link><description>Plymouth University has been hailed for the excellence, relevance and impact of its research on society and the environment in a new national report.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36343</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University helps assess local water quality in major survey</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36345</link><description>'Citizen science' was in action when green-fingered youngsters investigated local water quality by establishing what creatures were lurking in the depths of a pond at one of Plymouth's main nature 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copies of text messages and emails for those uncomfortable with the social media age have received international recognition thanks to a pair of student designers.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36289</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FSafe+SyringeWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Safe%20SyringeWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Musician hits the right note to land top award</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36290</link><description>A student who struck a chord with judges to land a coveted national music award for his acoustic guitar skills has thanked the University of Plymouth for helping in his meteoric rise.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36290</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FWill+McNicol%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Will%20McNicol.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Student body boarder making waves</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36293</link><description>A University of Plymouth student is riding on the crest of a wave after beating some of the biggest names in the body boarding scene to land a coveted national prize.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36293</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fdave+la+saline%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/dave%20la%20saline.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Explorer Antony Jinman braves dragons to win 2011 Business Ideas Challenge</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36266</link><description>Explorer Antony Jinman has plotted a new course for his innovative educational enterprise after winning the University of Plymouth 2011 Business Ideas Challenge.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36266</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FBIC%5FAntonyJinmanWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/BIC_AntonyJinmanWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Sir Ian Wrigglesworth encourages business to bid for Regional Growth Fund</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36281</link><description>Sir Ian Wrigglesworth will be in Plymouth at a road show to promote the second round of the Regional Growth Fund and encourage bidders to compete for a share of &amp;#163;950m.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36281</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth city educators share their knowledge with students in India</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38094</link><description>A University of Plymouth PhD student has been sharing ideas with colleges in India after organising a successful delegation to the country.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=38094</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Students showcase their work in an end of year finale</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36268</link><description>The creative talents of arts students - from architects to illustrators - will be unveiled to the public in a special exhibition at the University of Plymouth from this weekend.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36268</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FArtsDegreeShow2011resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/ArtsDegreeShow2011resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Dr Steve Boorman to visit ECEHH</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36270</link><description>Lead on the NHS Health and Wellbeing review, Dr Steve Boorman, will visit The European Centre for Environment and Human Health (ECEHH) on Monday 20th June 2011.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36270</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University of Plymouth and RNLI partner up to research rip currents</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36265</link><description>The University of Plymouth has teamed up with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to carry out a world-leading scientific investigation into the phenomena of rip currents, which are strong seaward-flowing currents that frequently occur on beaches and present a major hazard to bathers.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36265</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FUniWeek2011%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/UniWeek2011.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>A University research fellow broadens his horizons</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36258</link><description>Students at a school in the City are benefiting from the knowledge of a post doctoral research fellow from the University of Plymouth.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36258</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University of Plymouth enters commercialisation agreement with Frontier IP</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36193</link><description>The University of Plymouth has engaged commercialisation specialists Frontier IP as a strategic partner in the development of its intellectual property.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36193</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FFrontier+IP+agreement+signingWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Frontier%20IP%20agreement%20signingWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Teaching approaches that help to build resilience to extremism among young people</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36243</link><description>Teaching professionals have been identified as having a key role in providing a safe environment for young people to build up resilience to extremism, a report has found.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36243</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FDepartment+for+Education+logo%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Department%20for%20Education%20logo.jpg" height="97" width="200"/></item><item><title>Celebrating students` work in the community</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36127</link><description>The University of Plymouth has celebrated the achievements of those students who have taken part in community-engagement projects and entrepreneurial competitions in order to develop their skills.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36127</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FFluxResized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/FluxResized.jpg" height="132" width="200"/></item><item><title>MEP sees University`s acclaimed research in action</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36125</link><description>Giles Chichester, MEP for South West England, has visited the University of Plymouth to see some of its world-leading research in action and explore its marine and navigation heritage.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36125</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FGiles+ChichesterWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Giles%20ChichesterWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Florence Nightingale meets Dragon`s Den at 2011 Nursing Challenge</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36119</link><description>A nursing student's idea to help medical staff communicate better with patients from overseas has won her a Dragon's Den-style competition.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36119</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FNursingChallengeWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/NursingChallengeWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Captain Scott`s final journey captured during conference tribute</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36117</link><description>Newly-restored archive footage of Captain Robert Scott's ill-fated expedition to the Antarctic will be screened at a special event honouring one of Plymouth's most famous sons.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36117</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University hosts a top criminology and law conference</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36112</link><description>A prestigious criminology and law conference being held at the University of Plymouth will consider and debate the highly topical subject of the sentencing, treatment and resettlement of young offenders who go into custody.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36112</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Architecture students exhibit their work at a London Gallery</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36107</link><description>A summer collection at a London gallery will feature work from University of Plymouth Architecture students and their counterparts from Gdansk Technical University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36107</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FArchitecture+London+Gallery1resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Architecture%20London%20Gallery1resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Law students mooting success</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36089</link><description>A team of students from the University of Plymouth are celebrating after they triumphed to win the final of a prestigious law competition.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36089</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FMooting+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Mooting%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Podiatry and physiotherapy students Half Marathon</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36082</link><description>Podiatry and physiotherapy students from the University of Plymouth's Faculty of Health will be on hand to bring relief to sore legs and feet at this year's Half Marathon.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36082</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Eco-friendly youngsters are top of the tree</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36068</link><description>Green-fingered youngsters are set to help preserve the environment in Plymouth for future generations.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36068</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University of Plymouth to Feature in Student Enterprise and Incubation National Research Tour</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36071</link><description>On Tuesday 31 May, The University of Plymouth will play host to The National Consortium of University Entrepreneurs (NACUE) and Lloyds Banking Group as they conduct a tour of Britain in the largest ever consultation of students and graduate entrepreneurs with the aim of understanding their views on enterprise, entrepreneurship and university incubation services. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36071</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University of Plymouth academics feature in Blue Skies thinking</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36066</link><description>The University of Plymouth's pioneering enterprise approach has been featured in a new book about higher education.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36066</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University helps graduate job-hunters stand out from the crowd</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36057</link><description>Graduates are set to be given access to top tips and networking opportunities to help them gain a strong foothold on the career ladder.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36057</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Students enterprise their way to success</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36059</link><description>From creating a 'Medi-belt' for doctors to educating children on the streets of Marrakesh - the pioneering work of students has been recognised at a special awards ceremony.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36059</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FRLMF+Awards+2%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/RLMF%20Awards%202.jpg" height="133" width="89"/></item><item><title>League table reveals degrees of success for University of Plymouth</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36053</link><description>The University of Plymouth is now ranked among the top 20 institutions in the country across 10 of its subject areas according to a national league table published this week.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36053</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2F0721040%5Fresize%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/0721040_resize.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University to host higher education advisers conference</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36054</link><description>The University of Plymouth is set to host a special conference which will provide advice and guidance to institutions working in the higher education sector.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36054</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University students showcase their work</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36030</link><description>From Jane Austen to Thai Chai - University of Plymouth students will be showing off their artistic talents to the public at a special event this week.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36030</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Carnival atmosphere at University`s Open House celebration</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36038</link><description>A whole host of free activities will be on offer when the University of Plymouth joins in the celebrations during one of the biggest community days in the city's calendar.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36038</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Mini tornado set to go down a storm at climate event</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36026</link><description>People can get up close to a real mini tornado when a climate roadshow hits the University of Plymouth.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36026</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth launches first regional dementia alliance</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36006</link><description>Businesses and organisations are signing up to a new local alliance devoted to dealing with dementia - the first of its kind in the country.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36006</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FDementia+Alliance+WEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Dementia%20Alliance%20WEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Egypt still ranks in the top destination wish list</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36009</link><description>The civil unrest in Egypt has done little to diminish its lure as a leading destination for British tourists according to research due to be published next month.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36009</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2F02d14141%2EJPG"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/02d14141.JPG" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Degrees of success for University of Plymouth students</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36023</link><description>A national campaign to highlight the important role universities are playing in delivering work-ready graduates into the economy has been launched at the Houses of Parliament.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36023</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FSophieCousensWeb%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/SophieCousensWeb.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Faculty gives much needed equipment to Tanzanian University</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35906</link><description>The University of Plymouth has forged links with an institution in Africa by providing spare equipment to help in its development.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35906</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Unlocking Cornish Potential</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36055</link><description>An Unlocking Cornish Potential (UCP) graduate is crediting the training and mentoring package she received as part of the project as the key to her "changing the culture" at a well known Cornish resort. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36055</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University hosts major tribute to city explorer Scott</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35889</link><description>Plymouth is set to pay homage to the heroic achievements of renowned polar explorer Captain Robert Scott - one of the city's most famous sons.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35889</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FScott100%5FLogo%5F%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Scott100_Logo_.jpg" height="79" width="200"/></item><item><title>Celebrating the Chinese cultural melting pot</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36040</link><description>Culture vultures are set to swoop on a Chinese Festival when it hits Plymouth.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36040</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth rises in the national rankings</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35830</link><description>The University of Plymouth has climbed 12 places in a major national league table for Higher Education.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35830</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fgl1c%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/gl1c.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University postal service receives international stamp of approval</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35793</link><description>The University of Plymouth has become one of the first organisations in the country to receive a gold-standard international accreditation at the first attempt for its postal services.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35793</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FPostGoldAward+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/PostGoldAward%20resized.jpg" height="128" width="200"/></item><item><title>University welcomes Fairtrade re-accreditation</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35755</link><description>The University of Plymouth has been recognised for encouraging staff and students to make ethical choices when buying food and drink by having its Fairtrade status re-accredited.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35755</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FFT+Quiz+winners+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/FT%20Quiz%20winners%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Student rowers outpace ferry across the Channel</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35735</link><description>Student rowers proved they were oar-some by winning a challenge to beat a ferry travelling from France to Plymouth and raise money for charity.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35735</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FUPSU+Rowers+1%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/UPSU%20Rowers%201.jpg" height="132" width="200"/></item><item><title>University of Plymouth forges partnership with Santander</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35893</link><description>The University of Plymouth has signed a 3-year agreement with Santander, one of world's largest banks, to provide support for the University community.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35893</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FSantander+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Santander%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="106"/></item><item><title>University of Plymouth to manage Tremough Innovation Centre</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35771</link><description>The University of Plymouth has been confirmed as the operator of the new &amp;#163;13m Tremough Innovation Centre (TIC) in Cornwall.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35771</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FConvergence+and+ERDF+logos1%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Convergence%20and%20ERDF%20logos1.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Students up for top social enterprise award</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35734</link><description>A team of students from the University of Plymouth has become the only 'rookie' entry to qualify for the national finals of a major social enterprise initiative.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35734</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FSIFEinternal%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/SIFEinternal.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Making a splash at Water Sports Festival</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35698</link><description>There will be thrills, spills and fun for all at a special water sports activities day set against the stunning backdrop of Plymouth's coastline.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35698</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fsailinghoe%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/sailinghoe.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Inspirational student receives regional volunteer award</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35645</link><description>A student has received national recognition for the way she has overcome a serious visual impairment to carry out inspirational community work across Devon and Cornwall.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35645</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FVolunteer+Award+Rachel+Nafzger+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Volunteer%20Award%20Rachel%20Nafzger%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="108"/></item><item><title>University hosts International Research Forum on Guided Tours</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35684</link><description>People from the tourism, business and arts industries are invited to a forum at the University of Plymouth to share their ideas on what they think a guided tour is.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35684</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Great reaction to chemistry event for local schools</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36042</link><description>Dozens of local youngsters will be donning goggles and laboratory jackets and mixing chemicals during an event to raise awareness about the joys of chemistry.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36042</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Students vying for `Oscars` of illustation profession</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36043</link><description>The creative juices of a talented crop of students from the University of Plymouth have been flowing with several shortlisted for a top industry award in the 'Oscars' of the illustration profession.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36043</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Free arts workshops for people with disabilities</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36044</link><description>People with disabilities who have a passion for the arts and want to develop their talents and help shape Plymouth's culture are encouraged to get involved in a series of free practical workshops.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36044</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Funding boost to get more students playing sport</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36045</link><description>The University of Plymouth has received a major cash injection to provide significant investment in sports activities and healthy living.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36045</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Baroness Wilcox meets next generation of engineers at University of Plymouth</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36056</link><description>Intellectual Property Minister Baroness Wilcox has made a special return to the City of Plymouth to see how its university is helping to lead economic growth and development - and meet some of the students who are hoping to become its next generation of talent.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=36056</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Bee farmland activity research gives academics a buzz</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35650</link><description>Certain crops influence the number of bees in farmland habitats, according to groundbreaking new research by the University of Plymouth.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35650</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FUniWeek2011%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/UniWeek2011.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Students hoping to follow in the footsteps of Captain Scott of the Antarctic</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35642</link><description>A pair of budding explorers from the University of Plymouth are hoping to follow in the footsteps of Captain Robert Scott of the Antarctic after making it through to the final ten of a national competition.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35642</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Significant gap between best and worst Maths Trainee Teachers in England revealed in new study</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35643</link><description>A significant gap between the best and worst maths trainee teachers in England has been revealed in new research published today (22nd March 2011). This applies to both general Primary trainee teachers and to Secondary specialist trainee maths teachers. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35643</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Cracking ideas were brought to the table at the University of Plymouth</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35635</link><description>Pupils from Ivybridge Community College have been crowned the winners of this year's Great Egg Race as part of the University of Plymouth's National Science Week.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35635</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FEggRace1resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/EggRace1resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University students indulge in the spirit of colour</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35636</link><description>The University of Plymouth's Hindu Society staged a colourful event to mark the start of spring.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35636</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FHoli1resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Holi1resized.jpg" height="133" width="89"/></item><item><title>Hunt on for entrepreneurial talent</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35672</link><description>The hunt is on to unearth up-and-coming entrepreneurial talent in the South West and celebrate enterprise success.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35672</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Students get smart with a technology partnership</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35435</link><description>The University of Plymouth has become the first Higher Education Institution to enter into a special educational partnership with the information technology giant IBM. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35435</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FSmarter+Planet+Lab2%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Smarter%20Planet%20Lab2.jpg" height="170" width="115"/></item><item><title>University student gets `on his bike` to bring films to the South West</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35437</link><description>A University of Plymouth student will be taking to the road this summer to showcase his pedal-powered cinema. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35437</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FDream4Green%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Dream4Green.jpg" height="170" width="115"/></item><item><title>International recognition of University of Plymouth research</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35419</link><description>A marine research consortium that includes a University of Plymouth team led by Dr Jason Hall-Spencer has just received a &amp;#8364;3.5million grant from the European Commission to fund vital research into the effects of ocean acidification.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35419</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FUniWeek2011%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/UniWeek2011.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Students set to jump on board Cornwall surf competition</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35427</link><description>Student surfers from across Devon and Cornwall will be heading to Newquay this weekend to take part in a special surf competition and marine sports showcase. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35427</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University`s royal seal of approval</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35373</link><description>An African prince has given the University of Plymouth the royal seal of approval after visiting to discuss how it could work with organisations in his country to help improve economic growth and social wellbeing there. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35373</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Competition is on the horizon for Cruise Management Student</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35360</link><description>A University of Plymouth Business School student has been shortlisted to win a place on a prestigious catering and hospitality forum. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35360</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University`s own `Zorro` picks up gold</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35322</link><description>The University can lay claim to having its very own Zorro after a student won a prestigious national fencing competition. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35322</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FFencer%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Fencer.jpg" height="115" width="170"/></item><item><title>Creatures from the deep exposed</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35323</link><description>An academic from the University of Plymouth has helped unravel the largely unexplored weird and wonderful world of deep-sea marine life.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35323</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FCreatures+from+the+deep+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Creatures%20from%20the%20deep%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University`s ambitious project making waves in marine and maritime industry</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35301</link><description>A groundbreaking project which will see the University of Plymouth making real waves in the marine and maritime industry is taking shape.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35301</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FMarine+Building+2%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Marine%20Building%202.jpg" height="170" width="115"/></item><item><title>Master your own education at the University of Plymouth</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35306</link><description>A number of new courses will be showcased at the University of Plymouth's Spring Postgraduate and Professional open evening.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35306</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Acclaimed dramatist helps students plot their future</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35874</link><description>Writer and dramatist Tina Pepler is set to continue her work with students at the University of Plymouth for a third year. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35874</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Groundbreaking research finds small farms are sustainable</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35881</link><description>Smallholdings of ten acres or less can provide viable and highly sustainable livelihoods. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35881</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FUniWeek2011%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/UniWeek2011.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Narrative and Built Heritage</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35256</link><description>A conference to bridge the gap between the film and heritage industries is being offered at the University of Plymouth.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35256</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FChatsworth+resized%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Chatsworth%20resized.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Train naming</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35248</link><description>The 'University of Plymouth' has started providing a vital link for rail passengers across the South West and beyond. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35248</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FTrain+Naming%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Train%20Naming.jpg" height="115" width="170"/></item><item><title>Academic top of podium for sustainability work on Olympics</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35883</link><description>An academic is 'going for gold' and aiming to put the University at the top of the podium after looking at how sustainability is engrained in planning the Olympic Games. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35883</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Research uncovers new threat from harmful algae</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35231</link><description>Harmful algae could be producing substances which affect reproduction in organisms with similar genetic characteristics as humans according to groundbreaking new research. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35231</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>From global warming to the Olympic Games: University of Plymouth to stage Festival of Research</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35209</link><description>Two of the country&amp;#039;s most recognised academics are set to host topical public addresses as part of a festival devoted to research at the University of Plymouth. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35209</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Artists paint the picture for potential students</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35211</link><description>A host of established artists are set to attend a careers showcase to provide up-and-coming art students with valuable employability advice. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35211</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Groundbreaking research helps sports stars manage bodies</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35215</link><description>Top sportsmen and women are set to get the lowdown on the best ways to wind down and manage their bodies between rigorous competitive action and training, thanks to groundbreaking new research from the University of Plymouth. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35215</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FUniWeek2011%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/UniWeek2011.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University of Plymouth students meet volunteers at Refugees First to discuss research project</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35184</link><description>Twenty five business administration and finance students have paid a visit to a leading refugee organisation in Plymouth as part of a special community project.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35184</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FRefugeesFirstWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/RefugeesFirstWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University of Plymouth to host city teaching fair</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35186</link><description>Members of the public who might be interested in a career in education are being invited to a specialist teaching fair at the University of Plymouth next month.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35186</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Can marine life adapt to global change?</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35193</link><description>A team of researchers from the University of Plymouth, the Marine Biological Association of the UK and the Plymouth Marine Laboratory have conducted an exciting new study looking into the potential effect of climate change on marine life, and how marine animals may be able to adapt to future environmental scenarios. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35193</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FFig%2E1+Celleporella+hyalina+in+culture%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Fig.1%20Celleporella%20hyalina%20in%20culture.jpg" height="133" width="117"/></item><item><title>University celebrates 400th anniversary of Bible</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35195</link><description>BBC Two religious presenter Diarmaid MacCulloch is one of five guest speakers marking the 400th anniversary of the King James version of the Bible, with Peninsula Arts at the University of Plymouth. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35195</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Recollections of Plymouth in the Blitz</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35217</link><description>Two very different faces of wartime Plymouth will be recounted by local historians during a public event marking the 70th anniversary of the Blitz.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35217</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>The Enterprising Academic - University of Plymouth to host Dragon`s Den business expert</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35251</link><description>A leading business trainer and founding member of the Dragon's Den panel is to visit the University of Plymouth to give an inspiring talk to academics. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35251</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>The University of Plymouth recognises role of Optometry in meeting public health needs in the South West</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35183</link><description>The South West region has experienced the most rapid population growth in the UK over the last 20 year and is the region with the highest proportion of elderly (&amp;gt;65 years) people (ONS). </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35183</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Acclaimed writer teams up with marine scientists thanks to Leverhulme Trust Award</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35176</link><description>An award-winning writer and broadcaster is to work alongside scientists and researchers at the University of Plymouth after being appointed as the artist-in-residence for its Marine Institute.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35176</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FPhilipHoareWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/PhilipHoareWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Students make a bid for an `auction` packed charity evening</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35169</link><description>A BBC programme auctioneer will be helping Event Management students raise money for charity. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35169</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University Challenge</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35168</link><description>The University of Plymouth has been selected to appear on the BBC's long-standing quiz show University Challenge for the first time.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35168</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University explores the Poles</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35140</link><description>Renowned polar explorer Antony Jinman will be giving one of three exciting talks about the Arctic and Antarctic regions at an open evening.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35140</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Bikers` chain reaction on campus</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35138</link><description>Daredevils are set for an adrenaline rush when they compete at a downhill urban mountain biking event.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35138</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University of Plymouth students are `on the right track`</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35118</link><description>Students at the University of Plymouth have used the local rail network as the inspiration behind a design project.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35118</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2F3D+on+the+right+track+1%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/3D%20on%20the%20right%20track%201.jpg" height="133" width="89"/></item><item><title>University Professor exhibits photographs at the Tate Britain</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35073</link><description>A professor from the University of Plymouth has taken his place alongside famous British artists such as Turner, Constable and Blake after his photography was chosen for a new exhibition at the Tate Britain.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35073</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FJemSoutham+2%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/JemSoutham%202.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Design experts return to Plymouth to inspire students</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35094</link><description>Experts from the UK design industry are set to visit the University of Plymouth to share priceless insider knowledge and experience with students hoping to follow in their footsteps.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=35094</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2F0721040%5Fresize%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/0721040_resize.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth Business School welcomes a guest speaker</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34991</link><description>With all eyes on the economy, advertising revolutionist Rory Sutherland will feature as the guest speaker at the University of Plymouth's Business School. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34991</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>A team of researchers hope to come out smelling of roses</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34983</link><description>Researchers at the University of Plymouth are giving away free bottles of flower essences to discover why some people benefit more than others from this type of complementary therapy.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34983</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>BBC presenter Iain Stewart to host prize-giving event</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34987</link><description>BBC presenter and University of Plymouth geoscientist Professor Iain Stewart will be hosting a special prize-giving event with children from schools across the country as part of a national census initiative. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34987</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>i-Opening artwork</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34973</link><description>A web technology expert is using the power of this generation's smartphones to create an i-opening new art project.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34973</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FHoeArtWeb%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/HoeArtWeb.jpg" height="132" width="200"/></item><item><title>Gateway to Employability for Tourism &amp; Hospitality students</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34894</link><description>Students studying Tourism &amp;amp; Hospitality were offered the chance to mingle with industry insiders this week at an employment fair and seminars specifically tailored to them. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34894</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Question Time for Tourism &amp; Hospitality students</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34895</link><description>Students studying BSc (Hons) Hospitality Management at the University of Plymouth were recently given the opportunity to question some of the regions top hoteliers in a Question Time style lecture. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34895</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Business School students take to the stage in Sutton</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34898</link><description>A group of final year university students have &amp;#039;set the stage&amp;#039; for a local community after working with a charity to improve valuable facilities. For more information, please see the press release below.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34898</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FFROSTProjectWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/FROSTProjectWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Pool Innovation Centre shatters forecasts with early success</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34883</link><description>A revolutionary facility created to stimulate economic growth and development in the heartlands of Cornwall is shattering predicted levels of take up from the business community within months of opening. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34883</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FPoolWeb%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/PoolWeb.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Opening Ceremony at University of Plymouth`s Multi Faith Centre</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34869</link><description>Visitors to the University of Plymouth's multi faith centre have doubled since a move to new premises - and to mark the success, students, staff and external faith groups are being invited along to an opening ceremony.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34869</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University`s Gateway employability centre celebrates first year of success</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34861</link><description>A university careers centre has celebrated its first birthday after 'coming of age' with nearly 29,000 visitors in its opening 12 months. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34861</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FGatewayCelebrationWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/GatewayCelebrationWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University`s myth-busting work on creepy-crawlies</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34782</link><description>The University of Plymouth is holding a groundbreaking event for people who have been &amp;#039;bitten by the bug&amp;#039; and are interested in creepy-crawlies.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34782</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University of Plymouth appoints former Parliamentary Minister as Deputy Vice-Chancellor</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34653</link><description>Former Labour Minister of State Bill Rammell has been appointed to the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Plymouth. Bill's portfolio will include oversight of the student experience and internationalisation and he will join the University from 01 February 2011. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34653</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FBillRammell%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/BillRammell.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Peninsula Arts presents Dominion</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34654</link><description>Peninsula Arts announces the programme for two unique festivals for 2011, hosted by the University of Plymouth.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34654</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FDead+Men+Dont+Bite%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Dead%20Men%20Dont%20Bite.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Implant debate comes to Peninsula Dental School</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34649</link><description>In what is believed to be the biggest debate on the subject of its kind, four dental implant manufacturers will join dental practitioners, academics and students at the Peninsula Dental School for: "Why choose our titanium? The implant debate and your choice."</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34649</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Boost in University`s bid to revamp city landmark</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34540</link><description>The University of Plymouth has made another significant step in unlocking the potential of a prominent and historic city centre landmark to benefit the local community. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34540</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FWEB%2F1027441a%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/WEB/1027441a.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Babylab recruits 2,000th baby for language studies!</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34535</link><description>Brooke Welsford is the 2,000th baby to volunteer to help the Plymouth BabyLab with their research into how children pick up words and start to communicate. Since the age of five months she has been helping researchers at the University of Plymouth BabyLab to study how children's language skills develop.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34535</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2F2000+baby+in+Babylab+PR%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/2000%20baby%20in%20Babylab%20PR.jpg" height="191" width="200"/></item><item><title>Unique conservation course celebrates one hundredth graduate</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34453</link><description>A pioneering course that aims to create the next generation of global conservationists is celebrating the graduation of its 100th student. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34453</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FPaigntonWeb%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/PaigntonWeb.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Chemistry student wins Trainee of the Year on placement in Argentina</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34489</link><description>Final year Chemistry student, Charlotte Levy, has been awarded the UK Trainee of the Year Award by the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE).</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34489</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fcharlotte+levy+PR%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/charlotte%20levy%20PR.jpg" height="150" width="200"/></item><item><title>The 12 Plankton of Christmas</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34452</link><description>A top scientist who studies microscopic creatures that live in the sea has discovered the "12 plankton of Christmas". </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34452</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FChristmasTreeWeb%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/ChristmasTreeWeb.jpg" height="151" width="200"/></item><item><title>University awards sports scholarships to talented students</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34386</link><description>The University of Plymouth has just awarded thousands of pounds to its most talented sports students to help them reach the top of their game.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34386</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FAntonyJamesAndLouiseFrancis+pr%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/AntonyJamesAndLouiseFrancis%20pr.jpg" height="200" width="152"/></item><item><title>Research project begins search for intelligent navigation in remote controlled craft</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34374</link><description>Academics are to begin the search for a new form of navigation system designed to enable unmanned waterborne vehicles to operate in areas without satellite coverage. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34374</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FUSV+Springer+PR%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/USV%20Springer%20PR.jpg" height="150" width="200"/></item><item><title>Students transported abroad at click of a button</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34695</link><description>Language students will feel like they've been transported abroad during their studies thanks to a new state of the art multimedia digital suite.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34695</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University has the world at its feet</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34701</link><description>The University has hit the back of the net by becoming one of just a handful of higher education institutions to be awarded specialist status to strengthen its football provision.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34701</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University one of first to offer specialist new musical instruments</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34343</link><description>The University has hit the right note after unveiling a set of new musical instruments rarely seen in British institutions. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34343</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Girl Geeks invited to inaugural dinner</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34363</link><description>Local professional women in science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM) careers are being invited to the inaugural South West Girl Geeks dinner on Thursday, 9 December.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34363</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Prestigious national appointment for Plymouth research academic</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34335</link><description>A leading sociology professor from the University of Plymouth is to play a key role in the forthcoming national assessment of research in the higher education sector.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34335</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FJohn+Scott%2EJPG"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/John%20Scott.JPG" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Dementia conferences set out agenda for future of care</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34327</link><description>The Joint Dementia Strategy and Joint Carers Strategy for Plymouth will be launched at the first of a series of three major conferences at the University of Plymouth.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34327</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>New social network launched by Plymouth student</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34314</link><description>A new social network is to be launched to help students connect with others at their own university and eventually across the world.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34314</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FWe%5FConnect%5FStudents%5FPR%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/We_Connect_Students_PR.jpg" height="198" width="200"/></item><item><title>University joins iTunes U</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34309</link><description>The University of Plymouth is now available at iTunes U via University of Plymouth on iTunes U (requires iTunes to access) - a dedicated area of the iTunes Store that offers free audio and video content from leading education institutions. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34309</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Leading UK judge to present annual law lecture</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34303</link><description>One of the UK's top judges is to deliver this year's annual Pilgrim Fathers Lecture at the University of Plymouth. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34303</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>`Leading in Tough Times` seminar heralds launch of the Cornwall Enterprise Institute</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34286</link><description>A special workshop that will bring together the psychological aspects of leadership with the experiences of world class yachtsman Pete Goss MBE, is set to be held in Cornwall next month. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34286</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FConvergence+and+ERDF+logos1%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Convergence%20and%20ERDF%20logos1.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>South West schools prepare for debating challenge</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34287</link><description>Schools and Colleges across the South West are polishing up their arguments ahead of a region-wide debating competition in December. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34287</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University`s knowledge is power for local businesses</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34247</link><description>The University of Plymouth has been praised by the country's leading business lobbying organisation for sharing its skills and expertise with local companies to help them thrive and maximise their potential. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34247</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Students scoop awards to help them study in Plymouth</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34211</link><description>Four students have been awarded one of the highly sought after Helena Kennedy Foundation awards to complete their studies at the University of Plymouth. They will each receive a &amp;#163;1500 bursary, funded by the University, and will also have access to mentoring and work shadowing opportunities offered by the Foundation. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34211</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FJaidine+HK+PR%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Jaidine%20HK%20PR.jpg" height="200" width="150"/></item><item><title>University lecturers take the high road to explore Scotland`s landscape</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34157</link><description>Two Plymouth scientists have just completed a series for BBC Scotland about man&amp;#039;s impact on the "natural wilderness" of Scotland with clear environmental lessons that apply worldwide which could benefit the landscape in the South 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chosen to work with the University of Plymouth as part of its annual Community Research Awards. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34161</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FCommunityResearchAwardGroupWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/CommunityResearchAwardGroupWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Pioneering research to reduce coastal flooding</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34146</link><description>Coastal areas could be saved from the misery of flooding thanks to groundbreaking new research from the University of Plymouth. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34146</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FUniWeek2011%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/UniWeek2011.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>New opportunities at postgraduate evening</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34137</link><description>The latest opportunity for those looking for a new challenge to find out about postgraduate study is on offer at the University of Plymouth on Tuesday, 16 November.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34137</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Low carbon conference looking to ignite imaginations in Enterprise Week</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34117</link><description>A high profile line-up of business sustainability and innovation experts is set to address a prestigious conference as part of the city&amp;#039;s annual Enterprise Week.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34117</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>European project set to open minds to mental health care</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34118</link><description>A pan-European project has been launched to create a community mental health training programme aimed at improving the skills of frontline social workers and people working in the voluntary sector in primary care.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34118</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FMentalHealthTeamRomania%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/MentalHealthTeamRomania.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Pudsey on campus</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34106</link><description>The country's favourite bear went back to 'college' yesterday to check out this year's regional venue for the BBC Children in Need party.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34106</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FPudsey+in+lecture+PR%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Pudsey%20in%20lecture%20PR.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>South West stages the country`s first information session on new European research funding programme</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34119</link><description>The South West has become the first region in the country to host an information session with the UK Government and the European Commission around the forthcoming evolution of a key European funding programme.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34119</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Dementia research reveals most effective support</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33971</link><description>Individuals with dementia and their carers find that social contact and support is one of the most beneficial resources that can be provided.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33971</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>National Sailing Championships showcase Plymouth</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33972</link><description>Over 200 sailors from all over the UK in 130 boats will be competing in the&amp;nbsp;BUCS Fleet Racing National Championships at the weekend.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33972</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fsailing+2+PR%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/sailing%202%20PR.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>`Burst!` wins students &amp;pound;1,000 Jerwood Prize</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33884</link><description>Plymouth graduates James Eden and Olly Rooks have won one of only two Student Awards given by Jerwood Visual Arts.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33884</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FJERWOOD+DRAWING+PR%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/JERWOOD%20DRAWING%20PR.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Romanian authors continue to build cultural bridge</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33887</link><description>Four acclaimed Romanian authors will be in Plymouth in November to launch new books in the award winning series revealing the country&amp;#039;s journey from the aftermath of the First World War to the development of Ceausescu&amp;#039;s communism. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33887</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Community project shortlisted for national award</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33751</link><description>A regional community project supported by University of Plymouth students has been shortlisted for a prestigious national education award. The RELAYS (Regional Educational Legacy for Art and Youth Sport) project, which aims to inspire and up-skill young people ahead of the London 2010 Olympic Games, has been shortlisted for the Outstanding Contribution to the Local Community Award in the Times Higher Education Awards 2010. The University of Plymouth is working in collaboration wi</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33751</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>New maritime course making waves</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33698</link><description>The University of Plymouth has returned to its origins by offering a new course equipping people to work on the ocean's waves&amp;nbsp;- in a vital global industry suffering a skills shortage. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33698</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FfdscMarineStudiesPlymouthHoeWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/fdscMarineStudiesPlymouthHoeWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Music technology keeps kids in the classroom</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33653</link><description>A cross-European project has found that the use of computer music technologies can motivate young people who might otherwise leave school without the basic skills to gain employment.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33653</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Getstats campaign shows how to make sense of statistics</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33637</link><description>A statistician is someone who, with one hand in the freezer and the other in the fire, says, "On average, I&amp;#039;m fine". A 10-year campaign, getstats, to dispel such misconceptions and enable people to make more sense of statistics will kick off with the first ever United Nations World Statistics Day on Wednesday, 20 October.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33637</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Transport Minister to launch Europe`s first open access regional smartcard back office system</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33639</link><description>Transport Minister Norman Baker will formally launch an innovative smartcard back office system for local authorities and transport companies in South West England.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33639</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University renames library in honour of Charles Seale-Hayne</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33586</link><description>The University of Plymouth has paid tribute to the late Charles Seale-Hayne by re-naming its library after the renowned Devon businessman and politician. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33586</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FLibraryRenamingPRWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/LibraryRenamingPRWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Teenagers invited to `inspiring` careers and development showcase</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33598</link><description>Hundreds of teenagers and parents are expected to attend an inspirational annual showcase aimed at helping them to make more informed career and development choices. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33598</guid><pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Fast track degree gains professional credentials</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33504</link><description>The two year fast track BSc (Hons) in Business Management has gained professional approval from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33504</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Tips for UCAS applications at University Open Day</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33477</link><description>Guidance for prospective students on completing the all important personal statement will be on offer at the next Open Day at the University of Plymouth on Saturday, 16 October.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33477</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University of Plymouth shortlisted for prestigious national education award</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33408</link><description>The University of Plymouth has been shortlisted by the Times Higher Education magazine for a prestigious national award in recognition of its commitment to enterprise and entrepreneurialism in the region. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33408</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Economic study reveals University contribution to the regional economy approaching 250million</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33274</link><description>An economic impact study commissioned by the University of Plymouth has revealed that the institution contributes nearly a quarter of a billion pounds to the regional economy.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33274</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Exploring missing marine biodiversity</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33329</link><description>Nearly a quarter of a million species have been found in the world's oceans, but around 1,600 new ones are discovered every year.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33329</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Free tickets for University`s World Maritime Day celebrations</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33338</link><description>The University of Plymouth will pay tribute to the work of thousands of seafarers as part of World Maritime Day celebrations&amp;nbsp;- and it is giving away free tickets to a talk by a former student who is making waves in the industry.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33338</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Devon County Council named `Employer of the Year` as University celebrates enterprise</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33273</link><description>Devon County Council has been named as the best employer in the region at the University of Plymouth&amp;#039;s 2010 Vice-Chancellor&amp;#039;s Enterprise Awards. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33273</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FVC+Awards+Employer%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/VC%20Awards%20Employer.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Sunday Times names Plymouth `top 3` modern UK university</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33218</link><description>The Sunday Times University Guide 2011 has named Plymouth as one of the top three modern universities in the UK. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33218</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Sports and recreation `champions` to be awarded colours at commemorative dinner</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33200</link><description>Round-the-world yachtsman Conrad Humphreys and Plymouth Albion Rugby Chairman Graham Dawe will be among a distinguished line up of sports and recreation 'champions' to be awarded colours by the University of Plymouth at a special event this month. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33200</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Conference helps businesses get the best from their staff</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33204</link><description>Coaching is increasingly being seen as a way of developing employees and improving performance in organisations, as well as changing cultures and handling difficult issues.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33204</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Celebrating science and research at its best</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33171</link><description>A trio of events taking place in the Graduation Marquee on Plymouth Hoe next week will offer the opportunity to experience the breadth of activity and expertise that is covered in both teaching and research at the University of Plymouth. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33171</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FRSH%2FScience+and+Technology+Showcase+1%2Epng"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/RSH/Science%20and%20Technology%20Showcase%201.png" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Alastair Stewart to receive Honorary Doctorate from University of Plymouth</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33161</link><description>ITN newsreader Alastair Stewart is to be honoured for his achievements in journalism during the University of Plymouth&amp;#039;s Graduation Week for 2010.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33161</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FHoeWeb%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/HoeWeb.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Charles Church comes alive in 360 degrees</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33155</link><description>The iconic ruin of Charles Church is the setting for a new panoramic film which recreates a computer generated experience of the church in its hey day.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33155</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail 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for conference facilities at University of Plymouth</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33014</link><description>A prestigious Gold award for Green Tourism has been awarded to the University of Plymouth's conference facilities.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33014</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FWEB%2FGTBSgold200%2Egif"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/WEB/GTBSgold200.gif" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Total recall - Plymouth leads European project into robot memory</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33023</link><description>A multi-million pound project has begun to design a new breed of robot that can form memories and engage in social interaction.&amp;nbsp;</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33023</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FUniWeek2011%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/UniWeek2011.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Conference on personal robots - science fact or fiction?</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32940</link><description>State of the art robots will be on display at a conference bringing together researchers and industry leaders.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32940</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FRobthespian+PR%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Robthespian%20PR.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Albion partnership helps University convert promise into 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</pubDate></item><item><title>Cultural Quarter bid to regenerate historic gem</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32492</link><description>Plymouth&amp;#039;s historic Drake&amp;#039;s Place Reservoir could once again become a focal point for the community with opportunities for learning, leisure and conservation, thanks to a Cultural Quarter bid for funding to regenerate the area.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32492</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FDrakesPlace%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/DrakesPlace.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth scientist featured in Canadian documentary</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32451</link><description>One of UK's foremost ocean acidification experts has been featured in a film shortlisted for a prestigious international festival award.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32451</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FCO2+vents+PR%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/CO2%20vents%20PR.jpg" height="150" width="200"/></item><item><title>Cruise course to be delivered in UK for first time</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32453</link><description>The University of Plymouth has been announced as the first place in Europe to deliver the world&amp;#039;s top professional cruise industry training programme. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32453</guid><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth Graduate Internship Programme now extended</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32396</link><description>A graduate internship programme which has successfully recruited more than 140 graduates into roles across the South West has been extended until the end of September.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32396</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University of Plymouth planning for the future</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32364</link><description>The University of Plymouth has received provisional accreditation from the Royal Town Planning Institute for a new course aimed at professionals in the South West.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32364</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FChrisBalch+PR%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/ChrisBalch%20PR.jpg" height="200" width="157"/></item><item><title>Award-winning scientist honoured for science ambassador work</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32367</link><description>An academic from the University of Plymouth has been recognised for his dedication to inspiring young people in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32367</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FMartin+Coath+press+release+PR%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Martin%20Coath%20press%20release%20PR.jpg" height="153" width="200"/></item><item><title>Royal opening for pioneering Cornish business centre</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34267</link><description>A revolutionary business centre has been officially opened in Cornwall.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=34267</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FConvergence+and+ERDF+logos1%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Convergence%20and%20ERDF%20logos1.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Move over Donkey Kong - here comes Kodak the Monkey!</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32307</link><description>A capuchin monkey rescued from captivity could emulate legendary Nintendo star Donkey Kong when he becomes immortalised in his own videogame, to be released on Facebook later this month. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32307</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FKodak+monkey%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Kodak%20monkey.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Student wins inaugural design prize</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32134</link><description>A final year 3D design student has won the first ever University of Plymouth / Devon Guild of Craftsmen Prize for his innovative bamboo furniture.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32134</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fmike+charlton+with+bamboo+furniture+PR%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/mike%20charlton%20with%20bamboo%20furniture%20PR.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>National sailing championships set to come to Plymouth</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=32036</link><description>The British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) National Sailing Competition will be held in Plymouth on 6-7 November for the first time in 10 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url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/RSH/cra_news3.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Students sanguine over D&amp;AD New Blood success</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31743</link><description>A pair of talented graduates from the University of Plymouth are celebrating after they were awarded a prestigious national arts accolade.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31743</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FFormationsInSpace%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/FormationsInSpace.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Devon and Cornwall Business Council</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31765</link><description>Business leaders from across the South West gathered at the University of Plymouth, last week, for discussions around how they could engage together on a more strategic level. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31765</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FDCBCWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/DCBCWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>CENORE birthday</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31924</link><description>A joint venture between the University of Plymouth and Flag Officer Sea Training - Hydrography, Meteorology and Oceanography (FOST HM) is celebrating its first birthday.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31924</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FCENOREWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/CENOREWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Graduate internships helping to generate jobs in the region</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31423</link><description>Over 60% of graduates who have completed an internship through the Plymouth Graduate Internship Programme (PGIP) have been retained in a full time post by their employers. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31423</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Leverhulme Research Fellowship award for University lecturer</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31408</link><description>Dr Gregory Price of the University of Plymouth has secured a prestigious Leverhulme Research Fellowship to conduct research into climate change in the prehistoric era.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31408</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Student develops iFest app for Glastonbury</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31402</link><description>A successful debut performance at the Glastonbury Festival has earned a digital arts student from the University of Plymouth an endorsement from Apple.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31402</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FiFest%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/iFest.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University to set sail with new research vessel</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31340</link><description>Legendary Antarctic explorer Robert Falcon Scott is to be the inspiration behind the name for the University of Plymouth Marine Institute's new high-tech research vessel. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31340</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FRV+Falcon+SpiritWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/RV%20Falcon%20SpiritWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Duo of National Teaching Fellowships</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31246</link><description>Two University of Plymouth professors have been awarded National Teaching Fellowships by the Higher Education Academy.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31246</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FNTF+Simon+Belt+PR%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/NTF%20Simon%20Belt%20PR.jpg" height="200" width="142"/></item><item><title>Nominations revealed for Vice-Chancellor`s Enterprise 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</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31203</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>UK science spotlights ocean acidification</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31205</link><description>Two researchers at the University of Plymouth, have been awarded over &amp;#163;200,000 to investigate how marine animals might, or might not, evolve to cope with living in a warm, high CO2 ocean.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31205</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FProf+Calosi+and+PG+researcher+monitoring+C02+levels++PR%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Prof%20Calosi%20and%20PG%20researcher%20monitoring%20C02%20levels%20%20PR.jpg" height="150" width="200"/></item><item><title>Turkish delight for scientists who discover a new type of algae</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31183</link><description>It is less than one hundredth of a millimetre in diameter and has a delicately sculptured silica shell&amp;nbsp;- meet Clipeoparvus anatolicus, a microscopic alga of a diatom genus previously unknown to scientists. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31183</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FClipeoparvus+PR%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Clipeoparvus%20PR.jpg" height="150" width="200"/></item><item><title>Times Higher Award</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31128</link><description>A week after it was named the &amp;#039;greenest university in the country&amp;#039; for 2010, The University of Plymouth has won a prestigious award for its procurement work in the region. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31128</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Giant steps help hungry fish to find food</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31099</link><description>Hungry sharks, swordfish and other ocean predators have adopted different hunting behaviours depending on how much food is readily available. They use at least two particular methods to detect their next meal, according to research published online this week in Nature.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31099</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Research reveals exotic Henslow Crabs in North Sea</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31097</link><description>Climate change has led to masses of bizarre swimming crabs invading the North Sea - hundreds of miles from their usual home, new research has revealed.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31097</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FHenslowCrabWeb%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/HenslowCrabWeb.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>New service to help graduates into work</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31066</link><description>New graduates are finding the job market tougher this year, as they may be competing with those from last year who are still searching for work. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=31066</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>New children`s book provides a tale for the education sector</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30978</link><description>A popular author who mentored university students in the production of a new children's book has hailed the social enterprise project behind it as &amp;#039;unlike anything in the sector&amp;#039;. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30978</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FLooeWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/LooeWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth named top green university in UK</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30837</link><description>The University of Plymouth has been named as the UK&amp;#039;s top university in environmental performance for 2010.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30837</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fgl1a%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/gl1a.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Explore, dream and discover at University of Plymouth Open Day</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30829</link><description>More than 2,000 prospective students from across Europe are expected at the University of Plymouth Open Day on Wednesday 23 June. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30829</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Peat bog restoration methods may harm insect species</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30830</link><description>Traditional methods of restoring peat bogs may be doing more harm than good to the diversity of plant and animal life, research has found.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30830</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FBog+showing+dam+effects+PR%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Bog%20showing%20dam%20effects%20PR.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Arts Degree Show</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30802</link><description>A solar-powered bamboo radio; a coat stand inspired by Salvador Dali; a paracetamol-infused jam; and a giant man/ant hybrid will all go on public display this month as part of the annual University of Plymouth Arts Degree Show. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30802</guid><pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FBambooNewWeb%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/BambooNewWeb.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Marine research scientist presents European documentary on ocean issues</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30763</link><description>Next week a fascinating new documentary on human effects on our oceans will be screened in 130 countries. It is presented by University of Plymouth lecturer Jason Hall-Spencer in his first starring role on European television.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30763</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Fifty Four wins 2009/10 Business Ideas Challenge</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30737</link><description>A pair of young entrepreneurs are setting course to launch a new sailing gear brand after winning the 2009/10 Business Ideas Challenge. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30737</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FBICWinnersWeb%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/BICWinnersWeb.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Getting there by degrees - first national conference to examine fast-track courses</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30709</link><description>A first ever national conference examining the topical issues of fast-track degrees and flexible learning is set to be staged later this month.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30709</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Stunning Dartmoor celebrated through music and film</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30712</link><description>The full orchestral premiere performance of Devon-based composer Nigel Shaw&amp;#039;s Dartmoor Symphony will take place at the University of Plymouth on Saturday 12 June, 2010. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30712</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Fifty and counting for University graduate internships</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30708</link><description>An internship programme launched to generate jobs has successfully recruited more than 50 recent graduates into positions across the South West. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30708</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FMarkGloverWeb%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/MarkGloverWeb.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Solar-powered bamboo radio could prove a design for life for Madagascar</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30663</link><description>A design student who has created a blueprint for a solar-powered radio, constructed entirely from bamboo, is hoping her idea will help build a social enterprise opportunity in Madagascar. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30663</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FBambooNewWeb%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/BambooNewWeb.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>If you go down to the woods in June ...</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30552</link><description>Families have the chance to search for one of the rarest money spiders in the world and sample the diversity of local wildlife if they take part in the first Bioblitz to be held at Plymbridge Woods. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30552</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FPR+beetle%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/PR%20beetle.jpg" height="150" width="200"/></item><item><title>University secures military training 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in a bid to breathe new life into a vacant piece of land adjacent to Plymouth&amp;#039;s Drake Circus shopping centre. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30453</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Surf and Space at fourth University Open House</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30451</link><description>From simulating surf to sitting back and travelling through outer space&amp;nbsp;- this year's University of Plymouth Open House should have something for everyone.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30451</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>New Dean to lead PMCD</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30350</link><description>The Universities of Exeter and Plymouth announced today that Professor Steve Thornton is to be the new Dean of the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry (PCMD). </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30350</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FSteveThorntonWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/SteveThorntonWEB.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>`We Love Looe` - new children`s history book brings fresh perspective to classic tales</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30309</link><description>A new book has been launched which aims to put a fresh spin on some of the classic myths and legends of the Cornish seaside town of Looe. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30309</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FWe+Love+LooeWEB%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/We%20Love%20LooeWEB.jpg" 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He is the first British citizen to reach the North Pole this year.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30066</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Vice-Chancellor invites Plymouth to `explore, dream and discover` in her annual public address</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30034</link><description>"Explore, dream, discover" was the Mark Twain-inspired message delivered by the University of Plymouth's Vice-Chancellor in her annual public address to the City this week. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30034</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Lord David Owen set to return to Plymouth for Proprietary Library 200th birthday lecture series</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30035</link><description>With the country in election fever, former Social Democrat Party leader Lord David Owen is set to return to his home city of Plymouth to deliver a lecture on his unique study on illness and heads of state.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30035</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University offers helping hand to graduate job-seekers</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30033</link><description>Out-of-work graduates are being invited by the University of Plymouth to a special event aimed at helping them to assess their career options, their development needs and to find a job! </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30033</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>New qualification for those working with children launched</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29996</link><description>Recent cases have emphasised the need to improve links between different agencies to keep children safe. Now a new course will bring together those working with children in education, health and social work. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29996</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>One million Euro project to study links between art and commerce</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29986</link><description>A one million Euro project has been launched to investigate how commercial producers, artists and consumers have worked together to shape our audio visual heritage.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29986</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>New ideas about how to improve schools</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29987</link><description>An expert in new methods of making schools better will be speaking at the University of Plymouth next week.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29987</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>South West pupils set for `festival of chemistry`</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29984</link><description>Pupils from schools right across the South West region will be gathering for a day-long chemistry challenge at the University of Plymouth later this month. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29984</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Three strikes against climate change battle</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29973</link><description>We've had our three strikes but we haven't lost the climate change game just yet - that's the message from a leading international scientist who will be delivering a fascinating talk on the world's fight against global warming.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29973</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Old masterpieces revitalised for contemporary film season</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29943</link><description>Hollywood loves a good comeback story - and sometimes it is the films themselves that are resurrected from the dead. 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The focus will be on forging links between businesses, communities and educational institutions. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29901</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Scientists warn of jellyfish invasion</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29820</link><description>Global warming is causing swarms of highly venomous jellyfish to move into waters off the British coast, experts have said. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29820</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FPelagia%5Fnoctiluca%5FSardinia%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Pelagia_noctiluca_Sardinia.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Aimhigher South West</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29828</link><description>A national scheme that aims to inspire and encourage young people to consider Higher Education has recruited nearly 100 associates in the South West.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29828</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FAimhigher+item%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Aimhigher%20item.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Separating the good from the bad on the internet</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29805</link><description>How accurate is Wikipedia, and just how much information can you trust on Twitter or Facebook? A European wide project is set to develop a simple template which can allow academics and students to assess how credible information on the web is. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29805</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Funding agreed for European Centre for the Environment and Human Health</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29751</link><description>The European Centre for Environment and Human Health (ECEHH), an initiative of the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry - a joint venture of the University of Exeter and the University of Plymouth and the NHS in the South West - has received the investment it needs from the ERDF (European Regional Development Fund) Convergence Programme to begin its work in earnest. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29751</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FConvergence+and+ERDF+logos1%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Convergence%20and%20ERDF%20logos1.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth researcher has the science lesson X factor</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29699</link><description>A Plymouth researcher has achieved fame in classrooms across the country after winning a nationwide competition dubbed as &amp;#039;school science lessons meet the X Factor&amp;#039;.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29699</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FDr+Martin+Coath+item%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Dr%20Martin%20Coath%20item.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Marine Academy Plymouth gets final go-ahead</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29706</link><description>Marine Academy Plymouth, a multi-million pound state funded academy school has been given the final go-ahead.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29706</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Eco fashion brand shortlisted for enterprise award</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29694</link><description>A Plymouth graduate who set up an eco fashion brand just two years ago has reached the finals of the national &amp;#039;Enterprising Young Brits&amp;#039; competition.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29694</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FMartin+%26+Rob+Drake+Knight%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Martin%20&amp;%20Rob%20Drake%20Knight.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>New nationwide rural business network launched</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29745</link><description>An information and networking service aimed at connecting rural businesses to advice, guidance and each other is being launched by the University of Plymouth.&amp;nbsp;</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29745</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University of Plymouth to lead ground-breaking Higher Education business engagement project</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29693</link><description>The University of Plymouth is to lead a ground-breaking research project to better understand the new market space that the enterprise agenda is creating for the Higher Education sector - and develop the business models needed to engage with it for social and economic benefit.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29693</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University gears up for special downhill mountain bike race</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29595</link><description>The University of Plymouth is gearing up for a mountain bike race with a difference when its city centre campus will be transformed into an exciting racetrack.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29595</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FJonathan+Catney+Bike%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Jonathan%20Catney%20Bike.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>The University of Plymouth Vice-Chancellor`s Enterprise Awards 2010</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29596</link><description>The University of Plymouth has opened the nominations process for its prestigious awards showcase that recognises outstanding enterprise in the University, the City and the wider South West region. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29596</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Links between trawlers and gannets investigated</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29585</link><description>"When the seagulls follow the trawler, it&amp;#039;s because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea."&amp;nbsp;- Eric Cantona Football legend Eric Cantona knew a thing or two about the feeding habits of seabirds that follow fishing trawlers in the hope of picking up a free lunch. But surprisingly, very little is known about the relationship between fishing boats and scavenging seabirds, nor what might happen to them if plans to ban this practice come into opera</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29585</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FGannets+follow+the+trawler+PR+pic%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Gannets%20follow%20the%20trawler%20PR%20pic.jpg" height="134" width="200"/></item><item><title>University urges businesses to tap into enterprise funding</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29593</link><description>The University of Plymouth is urging businesses in the region to take advantage of the funding that is available through its innovative Enterprise Voucher scheme.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29593</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>&amp;pound;25 million project to boost Plymouth`s position as a global leader in science, innovation and marine research</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29543</link><description>Plymouth&amp;#039;s position as a global centre of excellence for science, innovation and marine energy research is receiving a major boost with the announcement today of a &amp;#163;25 million investment plan. This will build new facilities and to transform the way world-leading research in the city is turned into commercial success.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29543</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University of Plymouth`s unique MA in Social Banking wins German Government Prize</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29545</link><description>Whilst the controversy about excess rewards for senior banking executives continues, a unique University of Plymouth Masters which promotes an ethical use of money has been recognised by the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW).</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29545</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FMA+Social+banking+small%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/MA%20Social%20banking%20small.jpg" height="132" width="200"/></item><item><title>Gravel beach research will ensure sustainable coastal defence</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29514</link><description>The University of Plymouth has secured a &amp;#163;500,000 research grant to look at the threats posed to the UK&amp;#039;s gravel beaches as a result of storm damage and rising sea levels. The aim of the project is to obtain a better understanding of storm impacts on gravel beaches and barriers, and to develop a predictive capability for modelling these impacts.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29514</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FSlapton+Sands+by+Simon+Ravine%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Slapton%20Sands%20by%20Simon%20Ravine.jpg" height="133" width="177"/></item><item><title>`Setting a Course for Tomorrow`</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29493</link><description>Improving the survival potential of "man overboard" victims and using wind-power to assist merchant vessels are just two of the topics that will be addressed at a special conference at the University of Plymouth this week.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29493</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Innovation expert presents recession findings at University of Plymouth</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29557</link><description>One of the authors of a challenging new manifesto on the country's response to the economic downturn has given a keynote speech at the University of Plymouth.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29557</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Beetle drive shows how insects have evolved</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29454</link><description>Would you like to have the chance to play Beetle Drive&amp;nbsp;- but one where you get to design your own beetle? Well, scientists at the University of Plymouth have come up with a fun new version of the game that families can play as part of National Science and Engineering Week (NSEW) events at the Museum of Plymouth.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29454</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Egg Race</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29440</link><description>Around 150 school students from Devon and Cornwall will try to prove they are free range egg-heads when they take part in the University of Plymouth's Great Egg Race next week.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29440</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>First graduate in the South West to have designs on internship opportunity</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29432</link><description>Cornwall-based furniture designer Zoeftig has become the first company in the South West to benefit from the University of Plymouth's new Graduate Internship Programme (PGIP). </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29432</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Arts Graduate Employment Showcase</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29431</link><description>A host of art industry experts, including the founder of leading women's magazine Grazia, will be coming to Plymouth to advise students and graduates on how they can get creative with their careers.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29431</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Cornwall Council strikes deal with University of Plymouth and Tamar Science Park to run Pool Innovation Centre</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29389</link><description>Cornwall Council is pleased to announce that it has agreed the contract with the University of Plymouth and Tamar Science Park (TSP) to manage the Pool Innovation Centre (PIC) - the first of its kind in the county. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29389</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FConvergence+and+ERDF+logos1%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Convergence%20and%20ERDF%20logos1.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Wildlife corridors not sufficient to ensure species` survival</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29393</link><description>Can we predict which species are prone to extinction and which will persist and flourish? New research from the University of Plymouth has shown that the quality of the environment is more important than the area of habitat available for a species to survive.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29393</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Championship Robots support Plymouth Argyle</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29347</link><description>Two international cup-winning &amp;#039;players of the future&amp;#039; will be in the stands to cheer on Plymouth Argyle (PAFC) when they face Preston North End on Saturday 6 March.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29347</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fbugs+and+roger+on+pitch+PR+pic%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/bugs%20and%20roger%20on%20pitch%20PR%20pic.jpg" height="132" width="200"/></item><item><title>University of Plymouth and RNLI float partnership to investigate rip currents</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29383</link><description>The University of Plymouth has teamed up with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to carry out a world-leading scientific investigation into the phenomena of rip currents&amp;nbsp;- strong seaward-flowing currents that frequently occur on beaches and present a major hazard to bathers.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29383</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University to host Defra minister for `question time` on the marine environment</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29390</link><description>The University of Plymouth is to host Defra Minister for the Marine Environment, Huw Irranca-Davies, on behalf of the South West for a special &amp;#039;question time&amp;#039; on the topic of the marine environment. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29390</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University of Plymouth to host Postgraduate and Professional Open Evening</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29325</link><description>From applied marine science to fine art; international relations to advanced healthcare practice: the University of Plymouth is set to showcase a broad range of postgraduate and continuing professional development opportunities at an open evening this month. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29325</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Sunlight Symphony</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29305</link><description>This year&amp;#039;s Peninsula Arts Festival opens at sunrise on Friday 26th February 2010 with a unique experience as the University of Plymouth&amp;#039;s iconic Roland Levinsky building comes to life with the sounds of the sun playing the architecture as an instrument. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29305</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FWEB%2FSunrise3web%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/WEB/Sunrise3web.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Golden smile for outstanding dental nursing student</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29291</link><description>A dental nurse from Plymouth has been voted &amp;#039;top of the class&amp;#039; by a national exam board for her results and achievements while she was training. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29291</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University to host Defra minister for `question time` on the marine environment</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29744</link><description>The University of Plymouth is to host Defra Minister for the Marine Environment, Huw Irranca-Davies, on behalf of the South West for a special &amp;#039;question time&amp;#039; on the topic of the marine environment. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29744</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Jinman takes pole position with help from University of Plymouth</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29274</link><description>Explorer Antony Jinman sets off on an epic journey to the North Pole today (Wednesday) with the help of a major sponsorship deal from the University of Plymouth.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29274</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FNEWS%2FAntony+Jinman1%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/NEWS/Antony%20Jinman1.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth scientist rewarded for creative flair in national science photo competition</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29250</link><description>A researcher from the University of Plymouth has won &amp;#163;500 worth of photographic vouchers in the inaugural Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) science photo competition.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29250</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FFelicity+Crotty+photograph%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Felicity%20Crotty%20photograph.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Research identifies mechanism that makes cells become tumorous</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29252</link><description>Researchers from the Peninsula Medical School in Plymouth (UK), the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, Cornell University in New York, Weil Medical College in New York and the Center for Neural Tumour Research in Los Angeles, have for the first time identified a key mechanism that makes certain cells become tumorous in the brain. The resulting tumours occur most often spontaneously but can also occur in numbers as part of the inherited disease Neurofibromatosis type 2.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29252</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>39 Steps to understanding Ocean Acidification</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29260</link><description>Plymouth marine scientists have joined with international colleagues to help educate the public about "ocean acidification," the scientific details of which are intricate and sometimes counterintuitive. Twenty-seven scientists from five countries worked together to produce and distribute a document to provide accessible and accurate answers to the most commonly asked questions about this growing problem. Four of those scientists are engaged in ocean acidification research in Plymouth, UK.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29260</guid><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Public lecture showcases latest marine renewable energy </title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29213</link><description>What&amp;#039;s the future for Wave Hub and how will marine renewable energy affect our coastline and fisheries? These issues will be explored as leading University of Plymouth experts offer a fascinating insight into their research next week.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29213</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Revealed: New marine species and habitats under threat</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29214</link><description>Weird and wonderful new discoveries are continually being made in the unexplored depths of our oceans, but could disappear forever&amp;nbsp;- before we even learn of their existence, warns one of the foremost marine biologists, the University of Plymouth&amp;#039;s Dr Jason Hall-Spencer.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29214</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fmarine1%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/marine1.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University of Plymouth student skis to success</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29204</link><description>A student who only took up skiing 12 months ago has achieved an Olympian feat by qualifying for the British National Inter Service and Army Championships.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29204</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University of Plymouth Masters students sweep the board </title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29203</link><description>Three Masters students from the University of Plymouth secured a remarkable 1-2-3 in a prestigious national dissertation competition.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29203</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FISACA+dissertation+prize+PR+photo%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/ISACA%20dissertation%20prize%20PR%20photo.jpg" height="137" width="200"/></item><item><title>University of Plymouth to host Piracy conference</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29178</link><description>As maritime kidnaps and ransoms continue to dominate news headlines the world over, the University of Plymouth is to host a conference focussing on the growing problem of piracy. Held to Ransom&amp;nbsp;- Piracy in Modern Times, will be opened by keynote speaker, Captain Pottengal Mukundan, Director of the International Maritime Bureau.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29178</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University of Plymouth to research attitudes on seasonal foods</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29142</link><description>The University of Plymouth has been commissioned by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to look into consumer attitudes to foods that are locally in-season. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29142</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University wins funding for new graduate internship programme</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29143</link><description>The University of Plymouth has launched a new internship initiative after winning a &amp;#163;400,000 grant from the Higher Education Funding Council for England to generate graduate jobs in the region.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29143</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University forges transatlantic links with Californian school</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29117</link><description>Students from Endeavour Elementary School in Bakersfield, California are having their art, writing and poetry displayed in the University of Plymouth Rolle building. The work concerns their annual Thanksgiving project, and the children are thrilled that their work is on display where the Pilgrim Fathers set sail. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29117</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>New partnership will promote healthcare innovation in the South West</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29120</link><description>Health innovation in the South West will become more effective, thanks to a new government-funded partnership comprising universities, NHS organisations and industry. The alliance of 16 South West organisations, including the Universities of Plymouth and Exeter and the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry, will help promote new developments in health.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29120</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University of Plymouth academic invited to co-ordinate prestigious EU arts festival</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29071</link><description>A university academic has received a prestigious invitation to co-ordinate an international modern art festival to commemorate Spain&amp;#039;s forthcoming Presidency of the European Union.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29071</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University hosts work and wellbeing conference</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29083</link><description>A healthy workforce is the key to a healthy business as the south west's public and private sectors are invited to find out at a high profile work and wellbeing conference hosted by the University of Plymouth and opened by Dame Carol Black, National Director of Health and Work.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29083</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Time Out recognition for contemporary classical music album</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29028</link><description>A classical music album co-produced and recorded by an award-winning University of Plymouth musician has received major backing from a leading American magazine. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29028</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FCortical+Songs%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Cortical%20Songs.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth is port of call for prestigious international cruise management conference</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29050</link><description>International cruise industry experts will be coming to Plymouth to take part in the second ever International Cruise Conference from 18 to 20 February 2010. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29050</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Marine Academy Principal Designate appointed</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29051</link><description>The University of Plymouth, Cornwall College and Plymouth City Council, Sponsors of the proposed Marine Academy Plymouth (MAP) have announced the appointment of the Academy&amp;#039;s first Principal. Helen Mathieson will join Marine Academy Plymouth in April.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29051</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Young designer wins national award for Salvador Dali-inspired coat stand</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29027</link><description>A coat stand inspired by the work of Salvador Dali has earned University of Plymouth student Lorna Wilby a prestigious national design title. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29027</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FSB1%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/SB1.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University opens new Gateway</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30707</link><description>The opening of the new Gateway facility in January has well and truly put the Careers Service on the map. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=30707</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Alice Oswald to visit Plymouth as part of university Literature Series</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28970</link><description>Award-winning poet Alice Oswald will be among a host of celebrated writers coming to the University of Plymouth for the Peninsula Arts 'Literature Series' over the course of the next month.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28970</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FAlice+Oswald%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Alice%20Oswald.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth plankton set for London exhibition</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28971</link><description>An exhibition featuring stunning images of plankton found in Plymouth&amp;#039;s coastal waters will form one of the main attractions of a ten month science exhibition in London. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28971</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FPlankton%2EJPG"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Plankton.JPG" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Drake circus  student shopping frenzy</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28854</link><description>Events Management students from the University of Plymouth have been putting theory into practice by working with Drake Circus to organise a special shopping event. On Tuesday 02 February 2010, Drake Circus shopping centre will be opening its doors to students between 6pm and 8pm. Thirty-two of Drake Circus&amp;#039; stores will be open on the night, as the centre aims to build strong links between itself and the student community.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28854</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Public lecture: The lasting legacy of the MSC Napoli  </title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28779</link><description>The University of Plymouth is staging a free lecture by two of the leading experts on the MSC Napoli disaster and the legal and insurance nightmare caused by the scavenging of cargo which was washed up on Branscombe beach.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28779</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University invests &amp;pound;500,000 in dental research</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28764</link><description>The University of Plymouth is to provide &amp;#163;500,000 funding for the Peninsula Dental School to pursue three important areas of research in partnership with the University, it was announced today.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28764</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Science in the Arts and Media</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28762</link><description>Television presenter and naturalist Nick Baker will be opening a series of lectures at the University of Plymouth which will explore the relationship between science, art and the media. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28762</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FWEB%2FCoralThiefweb2%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/WEB/CoralThiefweb2.jpg" height="133" width="87"/></item><item><title>Scientists pioneer new way to select MPAs</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28670</link><description>A team of scientists led by the University of Plymouth have pioneered a new way of designing Marine Protected Areas (MPAs).</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28670</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University of Plymouth announces record student applications</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29141</link><description>As UCAS yesterday reported a rise in demand for 2010 university places for the fourth year running, the University of Plymouth has announced its 2010 cycle application figures have reached record figures.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=29141</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>New foundation degrees take flight for airline industry</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28639</link><description>A partnership between Flybe, Exeter College and the Universities of Plymouth and Exeter, has led to the creation of new foundation courses designed specifically for the airline industry. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28639</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University of Plymouth and Falmouth Harbour Commissioners present new award to Plymouth student</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28628</link><description>University of Plymouth student Duncan Shaw became the first person to receive an innovative new award from the University and Falmouth Harbour Commissioners (FHC) at a postgraduate award ceremony on 18 December. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28628</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Diving beetles hold clues to rare species mystery</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28612</link><description>While we know that many species are rare, what largely remains a mystery, is why they are rare. But now University of Plymouth experts have made exciting discoveries that have unlocked some of the clues. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28612</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>International Cruise Conference</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28480</link><description>Solving the staff shortfall and reducing the ecological impact of cruise ships are just two of the topics to be discussed at the International Cruise Conference which will take place at the University of Plymouth, 18-20 February 2010. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28480</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>UN report highlights Plymouth`s climate change research</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28369</link><description>The University of Plymouth&amp;#039;s world-leading ocean acidification research has been highlighted in a United Nations report launched at the end of the Copenhagen Climate Change summit.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28369</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>New research on smart devices and learning</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28370</link><description>Steve Wheeler, Senior Lecturer in Education and ICT at the University of Plymouth, will investigate the effects of new smart devices on organisational learning and development when he presents at the national Learning Technologies conference 2010 next month.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28370</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>2010 Peninsula Arts Contemporary Music Festival brings international artists to Plymouth</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28372</link><description>World leading solo percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie, and a solar-powered symphony, are among an international line of up of acts set to play at the 2010 Peninsula Arts Contemporary Music Festival.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28372</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FWEB%2FGlennie200%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/WEB/Glennie200.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Seeing heat could prompt energy conservation</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28270</link><description>Researchers have carried out a preliminary study into the effect on householders who are shown thermal images of heat escaping from their homes&amp;nbsp;- finding it could influence their energy conservation behaviour. Sustainability and psychology experts from the University of Plymouth and Nottingham Trent University identified how thermal images may trigger a reasoning process among homeowners, which could make them more likely to address the problem.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28270</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>National report highlights esafety recommendations</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28273</link><description>A government report has proposed that teenagers should be taught esafety as part of the core Key Stage 3 and 4 curriculum, following recommendations from the University of Plymouth.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28273</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Humanitarian disasters highlighted by new technology</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28245</link><description>The University of Plymouth is using the latest satellite imaging technology to highlight the horrors of human rights abuse and deliberate environmental damage in the most inaccessible parts of the world.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28245</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>The Ten Tors Orchestra Christmas Gala Concert</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28366</link><description>The acclaimed mezzo-soprano Juliette Pochin joins the Ten Tors Orchestra and Choir as they return to Tavistock's St Eustachius Church for their popular Christmas Gala Concert on Saturday 19 December, at 7.30pm. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28366</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University and Cornwall business nominated for national partnership award</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28367</link><description>A Knowledge Transfer Partnership between a North Cornwall business and the University of Plymouth has been hailed as the best in the region and nominated for a prestigious national award.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28367</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University announces sale of Seale-Hayne to charity</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28174</link><description>Seale-Hayne's legacy is secured as the University of Plymouth announces the sale of the estate to the Dame Hannah Rogers Trust.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28174</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Ocean report warns Copenhagen Conference that climate change challenge is tougher than feared</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28151</link><description>A new report looking at the relationship between the world's oceans and global warming is set to fire a stark warning shot across the bows ahead of the United Nations Conference on Climate Change in Copenhagen. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28151</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Christmas Gala Concert</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28153</link><description>The acclaimed mezzo-soprano Juliette Pochin joins the Ten Tors Orchestra and Choir as they return to Tavistock's St Eustachius Church for their popular Christmas Gala Concert on Saturday 19 December at 7:30pm.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28153</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University of Plymouth enrols Arctic explorer and Nina the Polar Bear for climate change project</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28137</link><description>She is two metres long, weighs 300 lbs and is travelling to Plymouth with a warning about climate change. Nina the Polar Bear will be taking up a week-long residence at the University as part of an exhibition looking at the threat that global warming presents to our environment - and how we can take steps to reduce it. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28137</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Christmas Concert - The University of Plymouth Choral Society and Sherwell Chamber Orchestra</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28138</link><description>St Andrew's Church in Plymouth will be the venue for a special Christmas celebration when the University of Plymouth Choral Society welcomes a quartet of renowned singers. Soprano Mary Nelson, mezzo-soprano Carolyn Dobbin, tenor Sean Clayton and bass Samuel Evans will all be performing at the event on Saturday 12 December.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28138</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth advises on Marine Bill implementation</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28129</link><description>The University of Plymouth's leading marine research excellence is being drawn upon to help put in place the major changes required by the new Marine Bill.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28129</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University joins forces with police in using Airwave to help tackle crime</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28082</link><description>The University of Plymouth has become only the second Higher Education institute in the country to join forces with the police in using its patented communication system. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28082</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>leading UK judge to present annual law lecture</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28089</link><description>One of the UK's top judges is to deliver this year's annual Pilgrim Fathers Lecture at the University of Plymouth. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28089</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth hopes for National Enterprise City success</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28091</link><description>Plymouth finds out today if it is to be officially named as Britain&amp;#039;s most enterprising city.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28091</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fentbrit+team%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/entbrit%20team.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth named as one of top CSR performers</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28042</link><description>The University of Plymouth has been named as one of the top performing UK universities according to a major Corporate Responsibility report.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28042</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Robotics Conference</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28036</link><description>Football-playing robots, the iCub &amp;#039;baby&amp;#039; and intelligent cars will all be in the spotlight when an international line-up of scientists and experts gather for a prestigious conference in Plymouth. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28036</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Ficub+baby%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/icub%20baby.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University to quiz school pupils on their knowledge of geography</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28037</link><description>Pupils from across the South West will be coming to the University of Plymouth to compete in a geography quiz with the chance to win a place in the national Worldwise Challenge. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28037</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University composers to showcase invented instruments at international music festival</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28033</link><description>Three composers from the University of Plymouth are to perform at a prestigious Italian music festival with a set of newly-fashioned instruments. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28033</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FNew+Instrument3%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/New%20Instrument3.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University of Plymouth set to honour its outstanding sportsmen and women</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28034</link><description>From a British record holder in women's powerlifting, to the country's second-best junior cross-country mountain biker: talented student sportsmen and women are set to be honoured by the University of Plymouth at a special event next week.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28034</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Public lecture: Caring for our seas</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28004</link><description>The devastating effects of plastics pollution, the environmental health hazards facing surfers and the alien species being distributed by ships are to be investigated at the University of Plymouth Autumn Marine Institute Public Lecture. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28004</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>`Meeting the Child` - University of Plymouth and Steiner Academy set to release new report</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27997</link><description>The University of Plymouth has teamed up with the Steiner Academy for the launch of a new report that reveals findings from research on aspects of practice in Steiner Waldorf kindergartens.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27997</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>The Ten Tors Orchestra - The Making of Plymouth Minster</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27998</link><description>A celebratory concert to commemorate the designation of St Andrew's Church as a Minster is to be held this weekend.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27998</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Home in on talent at Handmade House</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27987</link><description>Christmas shoppers in search of something a little different this festive season need look no further than the original and limited-edition items created by enterprising students of the University of Plymouth. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27987</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fhandmade+house+flyer%2EJPG"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/handmade%20house%20flyer.JPG" height="133" width="94"/></item><item><title>Scientists shed new light on seafloor growth</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27988</link><description>A University of Plymouth-led team of international scientists has pioneered a novel geological technique and used it to shed new light on how the oceans form during 'seafloor spreading', the process that constantly 're-paves' the crust of the Earth's seas. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27988</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth to host visit from Deyang Municipal Government </title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27981</link><description>A delegation from China will be visiting the University of Plymouth and the Tamar Science Park on a United Nations-sponsored fact-finding mission next week.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27981</guid><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth gears up for Enterprise Week - 16-20 November</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27974</link><description>The city of Plymouth is getting ready for Enterprise Week - and this year it&amp;#039;s going global. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27974</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FFLUX+final+09%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/FLUX%20final%2009.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Transport expert set to deliver inaugural lecture</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28009</link><description>A nationally-renowned academic will be exploring the issue of transport when he delivers his inaugural speech at the University of Plymouth next week. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28009</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>School pupils to visit University of Plymouth for biology workshops</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27913</link><description>Young students from local schools and colleges will be taking a bug's eye view of the world during a day of biology workshops at the University of Plymouth this week.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27913</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University of Plymouth to host Postgraduate and Professional Open Evening</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27914</link><description>From creative writing to international shipping; sustainable construction to a Masters of Business Administration: the University of Plymouth is set to showcase a broad range of postgraduate and continuing professional development opportunities at an open evening this month. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27914</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth to host Ed Miliband ahead of UN Climate Conference in Copenhagen</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27912</link><description>The University of Plymouth has been chosen to host a high-profile visit from Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, Ed Miliband, MP, on behalf of the South West region on Friday 6 November. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27912</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Award-winning author to launch new issue of `Short FICTION`</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27884</link><description>Peninsula Arts, at the University of Plymouth, is set to welcome award-winning author Mike McCormack for the release of the third issue of the literary journal Short FICTION. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27884</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University of Plymouth and Plymouth Albion announce new partnership </title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27885</link><description>The University of Plymouth and Plymouth Albion have&amp;nbsp;announced an official partnership to promote and support sport in the city. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27885</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FPartnership+launch%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Partnership%20launch.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University to launch landmark collection of Romanian literature</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27886</link><description>A &amp;#039;novel&amp;#039; deal between a British university and the Cultural Institute in Romania has paved the way for a unique collection of literature to be translated into English and released for the first time. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27886</guid><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Distinguished diplomat to deliver keynote lecture on Pakistan</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27841</link><description>Sir Hilary Synnott, the former British High Commissioner to Islamabad, will be analysing the state of Pakistan and its implication for world affairs when he delivers the 2009 Lord Caradon Lecture in November.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27841</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FHSynnott%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/HSynnott.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University of Plymouth and businesses salute Formation Zone as incubation facility reaches capacity</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27840</link><description>A University of Plymouth initiative that nurtures and develops start-up enterprises in the creative industries has reached capacity for the first time since it launched 19 months ago. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27840</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FFormation+Zone2%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Formation%20Zone2.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth students invited to the House of Commons to receive Helena Kennedy Foundation bursary</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27827</link><description>Two mothers from Plymouth have been invited to the House of Commons on Monday (the 26th) to receive a special bursary that will enable them to pursue their dream of Higher Education.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27827</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FWEB%2FHKFlogo%2Egif"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/WEB/HKFlogo.gif" height="91" width="200"/></item><item><title>Students learn `politics` of scientific research success</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27819</link><description>There's much more to becoming a successful scientific researcher than textbooks and test tubes, as students discover through a novel new teaching approach being pioneered at the University of Plymouth.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27819</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Tina Pepler to become new Royal Literary Fund Writing Fellow</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27791</link><description>TV and radio dramatist Tina Pepler will become the University of Plymouth&amp;#039;s new Royal Literary Fund Writing Fellow from Monday 19 October. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27791</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FTP%2EJPG"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/TP.JPG" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Earthquake studies rock science lessons</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27796</link><description>School science classes will be transformed into earth-shattering learning experiences as the University of Plymouth introduces earthquake monitoring equipment to local classrooms.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27796</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Ten Tors Orchestra celebrates the life of Charles Darwin</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27790</link><description>"It is interesting to contemplate an entangled bank, clothed with many plants of many kinds, with birds singing on the bushes..." Charles Darwin, The Origin of the Species </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27790</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth awarded UK`s first marine academy</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27769</link><description>The government has announced that Plymouth has been awarded the UK&amp;#039;s first Marine Academy. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27769</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University of Plymouth issues invitation to Open Day 2009</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27636</link><description>Over 2,500 potential students from across Europe are expected to attend this year's Open Day at the University of Plymouth.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27636</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth showcases marine expertise to NERC</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27648</link><description>The University of Plymouth is to showcase its pioneering marine and environmental expertise to one of the world's most influential research funding bodies.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27648</guid><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth teams up with national charity to beat bullying</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27625</link><description>Fancy volunteering from the comfort of your own PC? The University of Plymouth has teamed up with the UK's leading bullying prevention charity to tackle the growing problem of cyberbullying in the south west.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27625</guid><pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Europe`s businesses to benefit from Devon universities</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27624</link><description>Businesses across Europe are set to benefit from a new &amp;#8364;2million cross-channel collaboration involving the Universities of Plymouth and Exeter. The two universities are working with partner organisations in France and the UK to help academic research deliver business innovation across Europe. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27624</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Climate change and the challenge for shipping</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27529</link><description>The stormy seas of climate change and the major challenge facing the shipping industry is the theme of the South West&amp;#039;s World Maritime Day 2009 celebration hosted by the University of Plymouth.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27529</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University set to launch National Citizenship Programme</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27541</link><description>The University of Plymouth is set to launch a National Citizenship (CPD) Programme which could prove crucial in helping to meet the needs of the country&amp;#039;s newest National Curriculum subject.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27541</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Who dares enter the den for the 2009/10 Business Ideas Challenge? </title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27589</link><description>The &amp;#039;dragon&amp;#039;s den&amp;#039; is open for business and the University of Plymouth is looking for intrepid entrepreneurs with enough fire in their belly to pick up the gauntlet. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27589</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University takes root and STEM approach with launch of business incubators </title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27526</link><description>The University of Plymouth is offering its support to budding entrepreneurs in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics with the launch of a new business incubator facility.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27526</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth leads research project to protect UK coastline</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27513</link><description>University of Plymouth scientists are to investigate how ecologically friendly defence technologies can be used to protect the UK&amp;#039;s coastline against the effects of climate change.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27513</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Wave Hub expertise showcased to regional businesses</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27505</link><description>The research team behind the Wave Hub will be showcasing its world-class expertise at a regional business event hosted by the University of Plymouth.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27505</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Liberal Democrats and Labour out front in the Twitter polls</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27507</link><description>They might be trailing the Conservative Party in the opinion polls but when it comes to using Twitter, the Liberal Democrats and Labour are kings of the House of Commons. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27507</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Leading Plymouth entrepreneur shares business secrets</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27500</link><description>&amp;#039;Exciting, informative and borderline controversial&amp;#039; are just a few words to describe the hotly anticipated talk by nationally renowned Plymouth entrepreneur Chris Dawson as he shares the secrets of his phenomenal success with a captive student audience.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27500</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>The Vice-Chancellor`s Enterprise Awards 2009</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27498</link><description>NHS South West has been named the best employer in the region at the University of Plymouth&amp;#039;s inaugural Vice-Chancellor&amp;#039;s Enterprise Awards. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27498</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University hosts first major exhibition of Graphic Expressionism</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27487</link><description>The University of Plymouth will be breaking new ground when it showcases the work of 13 digital artists in the first major exhibition of its type in the UK.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27487</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University of Plymouth stages first Festival of Media Arts</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27488</link><description>Talented students, award winning staff, and distinguished alumni from the University of Plymouth are set to take part in a new festival that blends arts practice with modern media technology. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27488</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University artists `drawn` from hundreds for prestigious magazine</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27489</link><description>Two talented illustration graduates from the University of Plymouth have been chosen above hundreds of artists from around the globe to be featured in a prestigious magazine. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27489</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Report on demands of new chemical safety testing laws</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27484</link><description>The UK does not have enough people and skills-base to meet the demands of rigorous new chemical safety testing legislation.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27484</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Surf science course celebrates 10th anniversary</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27468</link><description>The University of Plymouth&amp;#039;s internationally renowned Surf Science &amp;amp; Technology BSc (Hons) degree course celebrates its tenth anniversary this month.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27468</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University of Plymouth hosts UK premiere of After the Net (2.0)</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27464</link><description>Peninsula Arts Gallery at the University of Plymouth is delighted to host After the Net (2.0), an exhibition dedicated to art and technology of highly acclaimed award-winning works by 13 international artists.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27464</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FAfter+the+Net2%2EJPG"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/After%20the%20Net2.JPG" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University gears up for All Our Futures 2 conference on sustainability</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27449</link><description>Creating a greener and more sustainable culture in Britain will be one of the key topics under the spotlight at a prestigious conference being held at the University of Plymouth next week.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27449</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FLeaf2%2EJPG"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Leaf2.JPG" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University of Plymouth unveils 2009 Honorary Degree Awards</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27451</link><description>University of Plymouth Graduation Week 2009 will embrace the city&amp;#039;s famous spirit of discovery when pioneering polar explorer Pen Hadow and BBC camerawoman turned plastic bag campaigner Rebecca Hosking receive honorary doctorate degrees this month.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27451</guid><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FPenHadowWeb%2EJPG"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/PenHadowWeb.JPG" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Students take a closer look at electron microscopes</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27431</link><description>The University of Plymouth is opening its doors to 600 students from Devon and Cornwall and inviting them to take a very close look at science.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27431</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FmicroscopeInAction2WEB%2EJPG"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/microscopeInAction2WEB.JPG" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University to host international Cretaceous conference</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27404</link><description>The world-renowned Jurassic Coast is to be showcased to an international scientific audience as part of a high profile research conference hosted by the University of Plymouth.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27404</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University holds court with law and arts symposium</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27383</link><description>Whether it is an Oscar-winning turn from Kate Winslet in &amp;#039;The Reader&amp;#039;, Jack Nicholson chewing up the oak-panelled scenery in &amp;#039;A Few Good Men&amp;#039;, or a John Grisham page-turner by the swimming pool, the nation loves a good legal thriller.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27383</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth awarded national gender equality accolade</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27394</link><description>The University of Plymouth has received national recognition for its efforts to improve the number of women in top academic science, engineering and technology posts.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27394</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FAthena+swan%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Athena%20swan.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth announces additional student places</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27354</link><description>The University of Plymouth has today announced that it is offering an additional 232 undergraduate student places to help fulfil the region&amp;#039;s unmet demand for 2009 entry.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27354</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Vice-Chancellor`s Enterprise Awards nominations</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27360</link><description>PricewaterhouseCoopers, Plymouth City Council and NHS South West are just three of the nominees who will be going head-to-head for honours at the inaugural Vice-Chancellor&amp;#039;s Enterprise Awards next month.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27360</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Peninsula Arts raises curtain on its autumn programme</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27361</link><description>From a performance by one of Britain&amp;#039;s leading lights in the field of dance and physical theatre to an exhibition focussing on social networking: The new season from Peninsula Arts at the University of Plymouth celebrates culture from the cutting edge.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27361</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FwendyHoustoun2%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/wendyHoustoun2.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>University of Plymouth partners with local business</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27351</link><description>A market-leading cash protection business and the University of Plymouth have become the first organisations in the South West to secure funding for a new Government-backed partnership.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27351</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Publication reveals untold stories of HE in FE lecturers</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27315</link><description>There has been a rapid expansion over the past ten years in the provision of Higher Education courses in Further Education colleges and, for the first time, the untold stories from this emerging sector are revealed in a new book.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27315</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Enterprising solution launched for individuals and businesses battling the `credit crunch`</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27226</link><description>The University of Plymouth is offering its support to the business community during the economic downturn with the launch of an innovative new voucher scheme. Enterprise vouchers will be redeemable towards the university&amp;#039;s services and facilities and could be worth up to &amp;#163;3,500 for eligible businesses and &amp;#163;1,500 for eligible individuals. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27226</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Green agenda awarded international accreditation</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27207</link><description>The University of Plymouth&amp;#039;s commitment to sustainability and the green agenda has been officially recognised with the award of the international accreditation standard for environmental management.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27207</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Engineering award for student`s cost-cutting ideas</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27148</link><description>A Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Plymouth has won two awards during his Year in Industry placement for helping to make his employer more efficient and profitable. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27148</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Architecture student through to national awards final</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27149</link><description>A University of Plymouth Architecture student has been announced as regional winner of the Association of Women in Property (WiP) National Student Awards 2009.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27149</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>National subject centre appoints new director</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27084</link><description>A prestigious national subject centre hosted by the University of Plymouth has appointed a leading university enterprise visionary as its new director.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27084</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FPauline+Kneale%2EJPG"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Pauline%20Kneale.JPG" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Pioneering study to improve well-being of Devon carers </title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27057</link><description>The University of Plymouth has just completed a year-long research project aimed at improving the health and well-being of Devon&amp;#039;s carer community.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27057</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>New Naval Oceanographic Centre of Excellence announced</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27041</link><description>The University of Plymouth has signed an agreement with the Flag Officer Sea Training&amp;nbsp;- Hydrography, Meteorology and Oceanography (FOST HM), to establish a Centre of Excellence in Naval Oceanographic Research and Education (CENORE). </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27041</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2Fcenore1%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/cenore1.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Graduate elected chair of largest UK subject association</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27035</link><description>A former University of Plymouth student has been elected Chair of the largest subject association in the UK.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27035</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FManoj+Chitnavis%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Manoj%20Chitnavis.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Public and private sector come together </title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26920</link><description>Large public sector organisations in Plymouth have come together to make it easier for small firms to win work from them.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26920</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Enterprising students rewarded</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26872</link><description>Five students at the University of Plymouth have been given &amp;#163;500 each to help them develop a range of innovative projects in the university&amp;#039;s first Student Enterprise Awards.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26872</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FEnt+awards%2EJPG"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Ent%20awards.JPG" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth welcomes prestigious space agencies</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26873</link><description>The University of Plymouth is hosting a special civic reception to welcome senior personnel from the European Space Agency (ESA) and NASA this weekend. The agencies&amp;#039; annual summit, as well as an exciting week-long exhibition featuring Bridget - the ExoMars Rover&amp;nbsp;- will also take place at the University.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26873</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Seeking Cardiff`s views on drug-related crime</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26860</link><description>The opinion of Cardiff residents is being sought by researchers at the University of Plymouth who are studying the public&amp;#039;s views on drug-related crime and how it is tackled. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26860</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth lecturer awarded National Teaching Fellowship</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26862</link><description>A University of Plymouth lecturer has been awarded a highly prestigious National Teaching Fellowship by the Higher Education Academy.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26862</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FKaren+Gresty%2EJPG"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Karen%20Gresty.JPG" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Plymouth hosts national school science competition</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26865</link><description>The University of Plymouth is hosting the national finals of a prestigious school science competition next week.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26865</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University of Plymouth celebrates enterprise success</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26855</link><description>Time is running out for people to make nominations for the University of Plymouth&amp;#039;s Vice-Chancellor&amp;#039;s Enterprise Awards, which will celebrate enterprise excellence.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26855</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>The science of CSI comes to Drake Circus</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26816</link><description>Researchers from the University of Plymouth and Peninsula Medical School will be bringing the science of CSI to Drake Circus on Thursday 25 June at what is hoped to be the first of a series of &amp;#039;Science Cafes&amp;#039; in the Plymouth city mall.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26816</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth art students blaze a trail</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26800</link><description>Having taken the debate &amp;#039;is it art or is it vandalism?&amp;#039; beyond the campus and into the community, University of Plymouth art students are proudly displaying their final-year degree work to the public from Saturday 20&amp;nbsp;- Friday 26 June.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26800</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FSue%2EJPG"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Sue.JPG" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>A picture of success</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26801</link><description>The University of Plymouth is hosting a presentation on 24 June by photographer Joakim Boren who will be explaining what it is like to travel the world as a commercial photographer. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26801</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>International concert pianist to perform at university</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26776</link><description>Acclaimed concert pianist Benjamin Frith will perform with the Ten Tors Orchestra at the University of Plymouth&amp;#039;s Roland Levinsky Building on Saturday 20 June at 7.30pm. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26776</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Pro-Chancellor awarded MBE</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26782</link><description>Barbara Bond, University of Plymouth Pro-Chancellor has been awarded an MBE in the Queen&amp;#039;s Birthday honours for service to Higher Education. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26782</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FBarbara+Bond%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Barbara%20Bond.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Effects of plastic on the environment revealed</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26783</link><description>A University of Plymouth lecturer is the lead author of a prestigious new Royal Society publication examining the effects of plastics on the environment and human health.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26783</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FStrand+line%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Strand%20line.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Rare opportunity to hear two grand pianos</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26738</link><description>Peninsula Arts is presenting a unique concert for two pianos at the University of Plymouth&amp;#039;s Roland Levinsky Building on Wednesday 17 June at 7.30pm.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26738</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Open invite to Open Day at Plymouth</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26693</link><description>Thousands of prospective students are due in the city later this month to find out more about the University of Plymouth&amp;#039;s enterprise vision and how it can enhance their studies and career prospects. They will also get to see the state-of-the-art campus facilities for themselves.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26693</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>A job for the boys? Local health sector needs more men</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26694</link><description>With unemployment figures at record levels in recent years, men in particular are denying themselves a stable and fulfilling career by not considering opportunities in the healthcare sector&amp;nbsp;- that&amp;#039;s the verdict of University of Plymouth health education experts.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26694</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>New Finance Director for University of Plymouth</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26664</link><description>The University of Plymouth has appointed a new member to its senior team. Sarah Jones, Director of Finance, took up her position on Monday 1 June following a year as Acting Director of Finance, during which she played a key leadership role in the organisation&amp;#039;s strategic review. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26664</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FSarah+Jones%2EJPG"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Sarah%20Jones.JPG" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Using games to succeed in business</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26630</link><description>A workshop showing how business games and simulations can help students to become more enterprising is taking place at the University of Plymouth next month.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26630</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title> Tall ship voyage `assignment` for marine students</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26632</link><description>University of Plymouth students will get the experience of a lifetime as they sail a Tall Ship from Dublin to Holland&amp;nbsp;- as part of their studies.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26632</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>International author reveals oceans in crisis</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26625</link><description>Discover the shocking truth about the state of the world&amp;#039;s oceans as international best-selling author Allana Mitchell presents a special guest lecture at the University of Plymouth. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26625</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Exciting new senior leadership appointments </title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26613</link><description>The University of Plymouth has appointed three new Executive Deans, who will also carry the title of Pro Vice-Chancellor, to further develop and deliver the University&amp;#039;s enterprise mission of teaching and research excellence working in partnership with business, the NHS, industry and the wider community in the city, region and beyond.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26613</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FDavid+Wheeler%2Dtry%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/David%20Wheeler-try.jpg" height="133" width="89"/></item><item><title>Brazil partnership signals research collaboration</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26607</link><description>The University of Plymouth has launched an exciting student and staff exchange programme with Brazil, which aims to create strong research links between the two countries.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26607</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University of Plymouth avoids compulsory redundancies</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26566</link><description>The University of Plymouth has successfully completed its Strategic Review without the need for any compulsory redundancies.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26566</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Christopher Cook exhibition comes to Peninsula Arts </title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26585</link><description>An exhibition by Christopher Cook opens at the Peninsula Arts Gallery in the University of Plymouth&amp;#039;s Roland Levinsky Building on Saturday 23 May and runs until Friday 3 July.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26585</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>New Marine Institute Director appointed</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26557</link><description>The University of Plymouth Marine Institute will become recognised as one of the world&amp;#039;s leading university-based research institutes&amp;nbsp;- that&amp;#039;s the vision of the acclaimed facility&amp;#039;s newly appointed director.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26557</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth wins enterprise title - for the second time</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26498</link><description>Having won the Enterprising Britain South West title, on 16 July the University of Plymouth plays host to the national judging panel.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26498</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth celebrates North American culture</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26564</link><description>Peninsula Arts at the University of Plymouth is showcasing a wealth of North American talent to delight audiences on the evening of Wednesday 13 May.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26564</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>`Encounter` Tate Triennial inspired art exhibition</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26487</link><description>Fine Art students at the University of Plymouth invite you to &amp;#039;encounter&amp;#039; their work as they host a stunning art exhibition at the Royal William Yard (16-22 May 2009). </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26487</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FRachel+Wood+Installation+piece%2EJPG"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Rachel%20Wood%20Installation%20piece.JPG" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Third time lucky for Plymouth?</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26470</link><description>Plymouth has been shortlisted in the regional final of the Enterprising Britain competition for the third year in a row.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26470</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Plymouth selected for  &amp;euro;55M European marine project</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26483</link><description>The University of Plymouth is one of only two UK universities selected to take part in a landmark pan-European marine project worth &amp;#8364;55M.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26483</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Vice-Chancellor`s Enterprise Awards</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26486</link><description>The University of Plymouth has launched its first ever Vice-Chancellor&amp;#039;s Enterprise Awards celebrating enterprise excellence in the University, Plymouth and the region.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26486</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FWinning+designer+Yvette+Cox%2EJPG"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Winning%20designer%20Yvette%20Cox.JPG" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>It`s Open House - and everyone`s invited!</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26446</link><description>The University of Plymouth is holding its biggest ever Open House event&amp;nbsp;- and everyone is invited.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26446</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Using knowledge and skills to beat the recession</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26459</link><description>Enterprising graduates and professionals looking to ride out the recession are expected to attend the University of Plymouth&amp;#039;s first-ever Postgraduate and Professional Open Evening.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26459</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Groundbreaking Danish composer celebrated</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26444</link><description>A recital paying homage to the Danish composer Rued Langgard is taking place at the University of Plymouth tomorrow (May 6).</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26444</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Fossil research helps prove mass extinction theory</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26404</link><description>Were alleged major extinction events real biological catastrophes or merely the result of gaps in the fossil record? Research by a team of geologists, led by the University of Plymouth, has shed new light on a debate that has divided modern scientists and was recognised as far back as Darwin&amp;#039;s Origin of Species. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26404</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Green innovation wins Business Ideas Challenge</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26409</link><description>An innovative idea to convert waste into biomass fuel has won the top prize at the University of Plymouth&amp;#039;s Business Ideas Challenge.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26409</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FWEB%2FLukeHosking2%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/WEB/LukeHosking2.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Encouraging the engineers and scientists of the future</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26401</link><description>The young engineers and scientists of the future will showcase and celebrate their achievements at a special event tomorrow, Tuesday 28 April, at the University of Plymouth, where organisations attending will range from Babcock Marine to South West Water Ltd.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26401</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Prize-winning soprano joins the Ten Tors Orchestra</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26402</link><description>The Ten Tors Orchestra will be joined by acclaimed soprano Ruby Hughes at the Tavistock Music and Arts Festival gala concert at St Eustachius Church, Tavistock on Saturday 2 May at 7.30pm.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26402</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Murder mysteries and space missions enthuse pupils</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26352</link><description>Solving a murder mystery and completing a top-level intergalactic mission are all in a day&amp;#039;s work as the University of Plymouth shows local school pupils that there's more to chemistry than Bunsen burners and periodic tables.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26352</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Forty new full-time research studentships </title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26344</link><description>The University of Plymouth has announced 40 new full-time research studentships starting in October 2009.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26344</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University transforms waterfront for Marine Week</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26351</link><description>Plymouth&amp;#039;s Coxside will be awash with over 1000 school children next week as the University of Plymouth hosts the four day marine education event, &amp;#039;A World of Science at Sea&amp;#039; (27-30 April 2009). Police diving teams, marines, coastguards and yachting race legend Conrad Humphreys and his Blue Project Ambassadors are among those who will be on-hand to educate and enthuse pupils from across Devon and Cornwall.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26351</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>New director of marketing and communications</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26337</link><description>The University of Plymouth has made an &amp;#039;outstanding&amp;#039; appointment to its senior team: Jane Chafer, 41, will join Plymouth as Director of Marketing and Communications on 1 September 2009. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26337</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>City`s new memorial sculpture unveiled</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26326</link><description>A new sculpture unveiled tomorrow, Thursday 23 April, at the University of Plymouth is both a lasting memorial to the men, women and children who perished in the 1941 bombing of the air-raid shelter on what is now the university campus and symbol of hope for the city.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26326</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2F0708212%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/0708212.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>HR courses at Plymouth reaccredited by the CIPD</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26330</link><description>Leadership and human resources courses offered by the University of Plymouth&amp;#039;s Business School have been reaccredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26330</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Who will make it through the Dragon`s Den?</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26332</link><description>The wait is almost over for the finalists in a competition which aims to uncover new business ideas and help turn them into reality.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26332</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>From backbench to lab bench</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26272</link><description>Linda Gilroy MP will be swapping legislation for a lab coat, when she visits the University of Plymouth on Wednesday 15 April as she joins psychology academic, Dr Jeremy Goslin as part of a unique &amp;#039;pairing&amp;#039; scheme run by the Royal Society&amp;nbsp;- the UK national academy of science.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26272</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University helps the region to beat the recession</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26287</link><description>The University of Plymouth has been awarded &amp;#163;425,000 in Government funding to help businesses tackle the effects of the recession, it was announced today by the Higher Education Funding Council and the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26287</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Student enterprise competition goes to the wire</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26262</link><description>The UK&amp;#039;s biggest student enterprise competition ended with a nail-biting finish between the Universities of Plymouth and Ulster.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26262</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FFLUX+teams%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/FLUX%20teams.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>International appointment for Plymouth scientist</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26229</link><description>A University of Plymouth lecturer has become the first UK member elected to the governing body of one of India&amp;#039;s most prestigious scientific organisations - securing the position ahead of some of the country&amp;#039;s leading scientists.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26229</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FAwadhesh+Jha%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Awadhesh%20Jha.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Leading the way in student enterprise</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26189</link><description>Students from the University of Plymouth are bidding to win a national entrepreneurship competition for the third time. Teams from the University have won the FLUX competition -&amp;nbsp;the biggest student enterprise event in the UK - for the past two years. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26189</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FFLUX+teams%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/FLUX%20teams.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Marine science for a changing world</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26112</link><description>How can the marine environment benefit our physical and mental health? Could understanding rip currents help save lives? What impact will the Wave Hub have on our coast line? These are just a few of the topics that will be discussed as the Plymouth Marine Sciences Partnership (PMSP) showcases pioneering research at its first-ever research symposium, &amp;#039;Marine Science for a Changing World&amp;#039;. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26112</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Get a wriggle on for national soil and earthworm survey</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26129</link><description>Try your hand at worm identification or learn how to test the health of your garden soil by taking part in the first-ever national soil and earthworm survey.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26129</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>University of Plymouth honours Yukio Ninagawa</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26096</link><description>An internationally acclaimed theatre director is to receive an honorary doctorate of arts from the University of Plymouth at a special ceremony&amp;nbsp;on Thursday 26 March.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26096</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2F0908178+lo+res%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/0908178%20lo%20res.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Enterprising student gives uplift to lingerie business</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26097</link><description>Plymouth&amp;#039;s only independent lingerie boutique has received a stunning new look, thanks to the skills of an enterprising postgraduate student, boosting the business&amp;#039;s prospects as well as her own.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26097</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FDanielle+Newman%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Danielle%20Newman.jpg" height="133" width="200"/></item><item><title>Learning how to stay safe online</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=26095</link><description>Students from seven schools in Devon and Cornwall are celebrating their achievements as ambassadors in &amp;#039;e-safety&amp;#039; 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its diary for a busy A level results day as it announces record application figures.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=27350</guid><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item><item><title>Students selected for Sri Lankan Entrepreneur reality competition</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33013</link><description>Two students from the Plymouth Business School will be jetting off to Sri Lanka this weekend to take part in a reality TV enterprise competition. </description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=33013</guid><pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/ThumbHandler.ashx?path=%2Fupload%2FMAR%2FIdeators%5FDan%5Fsmith%2Ejpg"/><media:thumbnail url="http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/upload/MAR/Ideators_Dan_smith.jpg" height="150" width="200"/></item><item><title>Research presents health sector climate change best practice `blueprint`</title><link>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28271</link><description>As the Copenhagen Climate Change Summit gathers momentum, new research presents a blueprint for how the UK&amp;#039;s health sector can successfully address the effects of climate change on the communities it serves.</description><guid>http://www.plymouth.ac.uk/pages/view.asp?page=28271</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT </pubDate></item></channel></rss>
